Tag Archives: kids and divorce

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 15, 2023 by janieleeds

I hope you all had a lovely Mother’s Day…I hope you were celebrated by your family! For those of us whose moms are no longer living, count me in with that hug of a united friendship. There’s a strange feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and divorce, kindness, life lessons, mother's day, role model | 10 Comments

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

Starting Over

Posted on August 21, 2022 by janieleeds

I’ve started over many times. Heck everyday is a new start, isn’t it? So what’s different about how I’m feeling today? Well, I’m decluttering the house. There’s nobody home so it’s just me and I’m on my own schedule. Eating … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, heart | Tagged ice cream for breakfast, insomnia, kids and divorce, me time, relationships | 18 Comments

All Alone

Posted on August 19, 2022 by janieleeds

I was sipping my coffee when I decided to open the computer and saw the date. It’s my wedding unanniversary. I’ll admit I was dumbstruck for a moment. Because today felt different. I am at peace. I think that’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in dating after 50, divorce | Tagged empty nest, ex's girlfriend, ex-wife of a narcissist, healing after divorce, kids and divorce, unanniversary | 13 Comments

A Restful Sunday

Posted on January 2, 2022 by janieleeds

Well, I spent yesterday taking down Christmas. It’s the first year that I didn’t wait until January 6th to do it, but I felt quite done with it all. Now that it’s cleaned up, I feel a bit more back … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged 2022, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and divorce, setting intentions | 15 Comments

I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues

Posted on December 29, 2021 by janieleeds

I had a blue Christmas. I hope yours was better. I understand that kids have a tough time navigating holidays with divorced parents. What amazes me is that their narcissist father still pulls the strings even though they resent him … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and divorce, no Christmas gifts, parenting college kids | 15 Comments

‘Twas A Long Weekend Indeed

Posted on December 1, 2021 by janieleeds

Ok, so my last post about the cranky kid and detoxifying the kids after spending many hours with their dad and his family evolved into a bunch of different conversations with each of the kids over the past few days. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged ex-wife of a narcissist, financial problems, kids and divorce, Marie Barone, parenting with a narcissist, single parenting college kids | 16 Comments

Struggles After The Holidays

Posted on November 27, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve talked about how I used to have to deprogram my kids after they spent extensive time with their dad and their dad’s family. It would take a few days to detoxify them and stand up to the one who … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged co-dependent, deprogram the kids, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, kids and divorce, life lessons | 13 Comments

White Possum Dream

Posted on August 2, 2021 by janieleeds

I awoke this morning and remembered my dream. It doesn’t happen often to me, but when it does, I immediately search for the meaning when it’s significant. And boy, was it significant this morning! I was dreaming that I was … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged dream interpretation, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and divorce | 11 Comments