Tag Archives: healing your heart

I Dropped Off

Posted on July 10, 2022 by janieleeds

I feel like I’ve been dropped off the face of the earth. As tired as I am from the surgery and subsequent painful healing, I don’t feel like myself anymore. I’m in this weird transition phase (for lack of a … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, health, heart | Tagged healing your heart, open heart surgery | 16 Comments

Online Dating Statuses

Posted on January 18, 2020 by janieleeds

There’s an influx of incredible proportions of ‘currently separated’ or ‘never married’ that have been reaching out to me. It’s really weird because I’m not interested in anyone who isn’t fully divorced so that’s a no for me dog. (LOL) … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged currently separated, healing your heart, looking for a new relationship, never married, online dating | 19 Comments

You’re Not The Girl I Thought You Were

Posted on June 6, 2018 by janieleeds

I was watching Legally Blonde recently and one quote jumped out at me. If you’re going to let one stupid prick ruin your life…you’re not the girl I thought you were. – Professor Stromwell And with that simple, timely exchange, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged be yourself, courage, dealing with exes, Elle Woods, healing your heart, Legally Blonde movie, move on from break up, Professor Stromwell, relationships, you're not alone, your story | 4 Comments

All’s Fair In Love?

Posted on May 6, 2018 by janieleeds

All’s fair in love and war. Who said that despicable quote? Because I don’t think there’s a fairness when it comes to either love nor war. Maybe I’m misunderstanding the meaning of the quote. What’s your thought on it? There’s … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged all's fair in love and war, depression, healing your heart, life's not fair, love lost, love with your heart, marriage, parentall love, relationships, risk in love, unrequited love | 1 Comment

Choices

Posted on February 3, 2018 by janieleeds

A lifetime ago, I chose between two potentially good men. Not only did I choose between two very different men, it was also a choice of where I was to live, what language would be predominate in my home (if … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged adieu, choosing a life path, choosing between two men, healing your heart, lost love reunited, memories, relationships, what if? | 10 Comments

Shedding The Narcissist

Posted on December 28, 2017 by janieleeds

When it comes to my brother and my Ex and his family, I’m stumped. I’m an even keeled person for the most part. When I say I love you, I mean I love you all the time. It’s not conditional … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged asking for advice, comfort, family, healing your heart, healthy love, life, narcissist, relationships, spirituality, toxic relationships | 26 Comments

You Can’t Protect Yourself From Heartache

Posted on November 8, 2017 by janieleeds

You can’t protect yourself from heartache. It’s just not possible for most of us. We can try to do everything right. We can love with our whole hearts. We can dedicate our days and nights to making our special partner/spouse … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, music | Tagged being single, Bonnie Raitt, breaking up, healing your heart, inspiration, It's a heartache, life, relationships | 13 Comments