Tag Archives: finding yourself after divorce

Untamed

Posted on July 6, 2021 by janieleeds

A friend suggested I read this book called Untamed by Glennon Doyle and what an incredible eye-opener it’s been! While I haven’t finished the book yet, I wanted to ask if any of you have read it??? Because it’s got … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, divorce, Untamed | Tagged authentic self, finding yourself after divorce, freedom, healing, quote | 8 Comments

And She Was

Posted on June 16, 2021 by janieleeds

I woke up with that song in my head this morning. You know the one? And She Was by Talking Heads so I thought it would make a good title for a post. Have you ever been chatting with a … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, music | Tagged finding yourself after divorce, middle age, Talking Heads, transformation | 10 Comments

TGIF

Posted on June 19, 2020 by janieleeds

TGIF! Thank God It’s Friday! It’s been a long week here and the weekend will be interesting so I’m taking it easy today and just trying to sort through paperwork, wrapping up odds and ends. Because the ex is back … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged being a single parent, Father's Day, finding yourself after divorce | 8 Comments

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Posted on November 21, 2019 by janieleeds

It’s been a long road of learning since the divorce. It’s been a hard journey for me – full of shocking, eye-opening facts that I turned a blind heart to because I didn’t want my life to change. I loved … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, music | Tagged Aretha Franklin, breaking family rules, ex-wife of a narcissist, family getting involved in divorce, finding yourself after divorce, Momma Bear, narcissist abuse | 8 Comments

Back To Myself

Posted on May 11, 2018 by janieleeds

Friends have been telling me lately that it’s good to see me back to myself. It’s strange honestly because I don’t think I’ve changed. Ok, well, maybe I’m a little more outgoing than I was before when I holed up … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged courage, ex-husband, finding yourself after divorce, former husband, grief, healing after divorce, lonely in marriage, relationships, single and happy, unhappy in marriage | 15 Comments

Pretty In Pink

Posted on December 2, 2017 by janieleeds

I guess I’m showing my age to tell you that I liked the movie Pretty In Pink, but then again, the name of my blog is Authentically 50 so that gave it away already! I’ve been going down memory lane lately … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, the daily post | Tagged 80's movie, finding yourself after divorce, high school, inspiration, music, Pretty In Pink, relationships | 14 Comments

What Happens When Part Of The Soul Disconnects

Posted on August 8, 2017 by janieleeds

I had a reading at a new age metaphysical place. What was revealed to me was that a small part of my soul had disconnected and was stuck 5 years in the past. I know it probably sounds incredulous to … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged finding yourself after divorce, friendship, healing after divorce, hug, motherhood, new age, peace, psychic reading, relationships, soul, spirituality, understanding | 5 Comments

Are You Changing Your Name?

Posted on July 9, 2017 by janieleeds

My divorce lawyer asked me if I wanted to change my name back to my maiden name. When my husband and I first separated, I was practically hell bent on removing his name from me when I thought about my … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, women 50 | Tagged authentically me, finding yourself after divorce, keeping my married name, kids and divorce, maiden name, marriage, motherhood, name change | 9 Comments