Tag Archives: holidays after divorce

Narcissists, Butt Dialers and Manipulations, Oh My!

Posted on October 11, 2022 by janieleeds

That’s a mouthful of a title, isn’t it? Would you like to guess to whom I’m referring? Yup, you guessed it. The ex-MIL. The one I used to refer to as Marie Barone (from Everybody Loves Raymond). The ex’s mother. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged allowed, ex-MIL, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, holidays after divorce, kids and divorce, Marie Barone, relationships | 12 Comments

The Blues At Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2021 by janieleeds

It’s been quiet here at chez Leeds. One is finishing his exams for the semester and the other one is still job hunting. I’m trying to get ready for Christmas but for some reason, I’m not really into it anymore. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged alone at Christmas, ex-wife of a narcissist, got the blues, holidays after divorce | 20 Comments

Happy For The Christmas Miracle

Posted on December 27, 2019 by janieleeds

It was a rough Christmas here with lots of feelings flying around between the kids and me because of the push/pull from ex’s family about Christmas Day (which is my time with the kids) but they always guilt the kids … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged gratitude for divorce, holidays after divorce, how to deal with narcissist, kids come first, love heals, relationship between divorced parents and kids | 4 Comments

Home For Thanksgiving

Posted on December 1, 2019 by janieleeds

So I changed up Thanksgiving tradition this year and honestly, I loved it! I spent the morning talking to friends who feel like family. I started to decorate for Christmas and took down Thanksgiving (after we had our version of … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged family getting involved in divorce, holidays after divorce, mom bonding with kids, new traditions, relationships, standing up for myself, staying home on Thanksgiving | 21 Comments

Fighting Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2019 by janieleeds

I’m already dreading Thanksgiving. There, I said it. I’m not a huge fan of turkey anyway, but now there’s so much wrapped into the holiday that I’m throwing up my hands in surrender. Here’s the situation…. This year, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged changing traditions, decorate Christmas tree on Thanksgiving, ex-MIL, ex-wife of a narcissist, family getting involved in divorce, holidays after divorce, kids caught in the middle | 8 Comments

Sticks And Stones

Posted on December 3, 2018 by janieleeds

Tempers are heightened around the holidays and it’s like walking through a mine field these days with everyone being so sensitive and easily upset by the littlest thing. It’s hard to find peace when people are so touchy and grouchy. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, Uncategorized | Tagged being a single parent, ex-wife of a narcissist, holidays after divorce, kids and divorce, narcissist abuse, single mom problem, sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me, take the high road | Leave a comment

Take The High Road

Posted on November 27, 2018 by janieleeds

I always try to take the high road when I can. It’s innate in me because I want everyone in my life to be happy and I don’t like giving up or being blamed for anything. It’s an insecurity of … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged abandonment, advice, being a single parent, disconnection, ex-wife of a narcissist, good girl syndrome, holidays after divorce, kids and divorce, people pleaser, relationship between divorced parents and kids | 11 Comments

No More Taunting Memories

Posted on November 26, 2017 by janieleeds

I’ll be honest, there’s a downside to decorating for Christmas. It’s separating your present from your past. Even though there’s a freedom in decorating my way, I found a few little treasures that I’d forgotten that I had packed away … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged authentically me, Christmas, decorating early, finding myself, first divorced holiday, holidays after divorce, lights, new chapter | 7 Comments

A Quiet Saturday

Posted on November 4, 2017 by janieleeds

Kids were supposed to be with the Ex this weekend, but instead they’re with me. It’s fine as I didn’t have plans anyway, but still. It would be nice to be on a schedule that I can count on. But … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged Chrismtas, decorations, fall weather, holidays after divorce, new chapter, parenting with an ex, Thanksgiving | 8 Comments