Tag Archives: kids come first

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

Helping Kids Through Divorce – When A Parent Walks Away

Posted on September 25, 2019 by janieleeds

When an ex walks away, it’s hard on us because we were married. We trusted our hearts to them and the betrayal of the vows ’till death do us part’ hurts. But when a divorced parent distances himself (or herself) … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged be the adult in parenting, distant parent, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and anxiety, kids come first, relationships, single parent | 10 Comments

Excellent Advice For All Divorced Parents

Posted on January 25, 2019 by janieleeds

“Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you decided to be the other parent. If so, that is your problem and your fault. No matter … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged co-parenting, kids and divorce, kids come first, relationships, single parent | 12 Comments

What Are You Afraid Of? Because I Have Gephyrophobia

Posted on September 16, 2018 by janieleeds

“Gephyrophobia is the anxiety disorder or specific phobia characterized by the fear of bridges. As a result, sufferers of gephyrophobia may avoid routes that will take them over bridges” (unless that’s the only way they can drive to see their … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, Uncategorized | Tagged dreams, facing fears, fear of bridges, gephyrophobia, I can do it, kids come first, overcoming fears, panic attack, single mom, triumph | 11 Comments

An Open Letter To Divorced Dads Before Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2018 by janieleeds

It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow if you didn’t already know. Let me remind you that it’s time for you to reach out to your own Moms and to say thank you and perhaps even I love you, if that’s how you … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post | Tagged baby daddy, baby momma, ex-husband, home, kids come first, life, man who respects women, mother of your kids, relationship between divorced parents and kids, respect, role model, take the high road, teach sons and daughters about respect | 11 Comments

Attracting Narcissists

Posted on November 29, 2017 by janieleeds

If you know the word narcissist and you’ve found that you have some in your life, you may be wondering how the hell did I attract them? As I’ve gotten healthier, I’ve realized the secret to the bunch of narcissists … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged connecting with people, disconnection, family, good girl syndrome, healthy love, kids come first, learning to love me, narcissist | 23 Comments

The Evolution of Healing Time After Divorce

Posted on November 27, 2017 by janieleeds

If you have experienced a divorce, you know that it hurts. Whether you’re the leaver or the one left, it’s hard. Frankly, I think it’s harder to be the one left in any relationship, but the leaver has difficulty too. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged authenticity, being a single parent, depression, embrace the past, grief, healing after divorce, kids come first, life journey, life lessons, magic, new chapter, single mom, time heals | 26 Comments