Tag Archives: friendship

I’ll Tell The Kids When I’m Ready

Posted on April 23, 2022 by janieleeds

I thought I was going to tell the kids the other day, but that didn’t happen. Puppy peed on the floor and one kid was so annoyed that I didn’t want to add to the chaos. And then also, because … Continue reading →

Posted in health, heart | Tagged friendship, hospital stay, single mom problem, tell the kids | 7 Comments

Fix My Broken Heart

Posted on April 21, 2022 by janieleeds

It’s strange that I have been on this theme for the last few days when I just found out I have to have surgery on my heart. I have been fainting more often lately, so I went to the cardiologist … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, after 50, health | Tagged friendship, heartbroken, mom bonding with kids, open heart surgery | 20 Comments

Hello Again

Posted on February 11, 2022 by janieleeds

It’s been a rough few weeks here which is why I haven’t been on. I will try to catch up with all of you when I can. So luckily, I escaped getting Covid even though my son had it in … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged broken nose, fainting, friendship, healing, kids taking care of mom, kindness of friends | 18 Comments

Gone Too Early

Posted on January 6, 2022 by janieleeds

A classmate from high school passed away and through social media, we all learned of her passing. It was sudden, yet nobody seems to know the reason she died. And while I understand it’s none of anybody’s business, I still … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged death, friendship, grieving, illness, relationships, social media, suicide | 13 Comments

Eerily Centered

Posted on September 4, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve got friends who are losing it lately. Too much stress in their jobs, in their lives and poof! they’re not able to cope. In fact, one went to the hospital the other day because she hadn’t slept in 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged dealing with stress, friendship, it is what it is, peace, relationships | 17 Comments

Silence Is Golden

Posted on July 31, 2021 by janieleeds

I awoke on the couch this morning because I’m still super sick and my bedroom is just too hot to sleep in. It was so quiet this morning when I woke up, no air conditioning units humming, just the bird … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged friendship, life lessons, relationships | 17 Comments

Holding Out For A Hero

Posted on July 9, 2021 by janieleeds

Do you remember that song by Bonnie Tyler? I remember hearing it in Footloose the movie with Kevin Bacon back in the 80’s and I also remembered hearing it in one of the Shrek movies too. Do you recognize it? … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, music | Tagged Bonnie Tyler, dating after 50, friendship, healing, relationships, Shrek | 12 Comments

Helping A Friend Through The Aftermath Of Divorce

Posted on July 3, 2021 by janieleeds

I spent all day yesterday with a friend who’s divorced. Although our kids were in school together, we weren’t friends. We met after the ex left me via mutual friends. Subsequently her marriage imploded and so we bonded. She’s doing … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged cheater, ex-wife of a narcissist, friendship, healing, truth | 14 Comments

Spring Is In The Air

Posted on March 24, 2021 by janieleeds

The birds were chirping so loudly this morning when I went out to the sunporch to have my coffee! I sat there and enjoyed the peace I felt in my newfound space. What a difference a day makes! I still … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged birdsong, crafting, decluttering, friendship, Good Will, organizing | 6 Comments