Tag Archives: letting go

Good Parenting Read

Posted on December 30, 2021 by janieleeds

I found this on social media and had to share it with you because it made so much sense to me that I felt it might help other parents. I hope you enjoy it. “My Mom did not sleep. She … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged how to stop being a fixer, letting go, mom, parenting tips, responsibility | 11 Comments

My New Mantra – Single Parenting College Kids

Posted on September 21, 2019 by janieleeds

We went through a tough time this summer. My motherly instinct was fully charged with helping, reminding and desperately trying to help my college kids to avoid learning their lessons the hard way. I encouraged being proactive instead of procrastinating. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged anxiety, guilt, helicopter mom, letting go, parenting college kids, relationships, single mom, stop nagging, Wonder Woman | 6 Comments

Looking Back To Let Go

Posted on April 16, 2019 by janieleeds

I found my old diary the other day.. And yes, I read it through because it was written at the time my ex-husband announced he didn’t want to do this anymore. It was revealing to me now that so many … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged breakup, emotions, ex-wife, family getting involved in divorce, gratitude, inner strength, kids and divorce, letting go, reading old diary, STBX | 20 Comments

Rise Above

Posted on January 12, 2019 by janieleeds

It’s a new year filled with anticipation for what’s in store. I’m not one for resolutions, having kept few of them in the past. I prefer to go with the flow. So this year, I am concentrating on keeping my … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged 2019, letting go, make peace with who you are, relationships | 6 Comments

Letting Go of Fixing It All

Posted on July 2, 2018 by janieleeds

I admit. I’m done. The towel’s not thrown totally in, but I’m tired and fed up. Single mom to two kids with a narcissistic former husband who manipulates and walks away from what he’s required to do by law is … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged bad behavior, former husband, kids and divorce, kids and narcissist parent, letting go, narcissist, NPD, parenting with a narcissist, relationships | 17 Comments

There’s No Prize For Being The Biggest Giver

Posted on May 15, 2018 by janieleeds

I used to think that being the biggest giver was who I wanted to be. Unselfishly, I gave more than my share in everything and in every relationship I had. I gave until it hurt – because it hurt when … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged giving more, healthy choices, letting go, receiving less, relationships, toxic relationships, truth | 6 Comments

It’s A Beautiful Day!

Posted on April 6, 2018 by janieleeds

So I woke up this morning with this song in my head. I love Michael Buble’s voice and I was thinking that it was an inspiring song and so I was smiling to myself. I decided to play it on … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, music, women 50 | Tagged breakup song, changes, cheating, humor, It's a beautiful day, letting go, Michael Buble, music inspires, new chapter, relationships | 4 Comments

Single Parenting

Posted on March 1, 2018 by janieleeds

It’s like I have handcuffs on even though I’m divorced. We were supposed to co-parent, but that never happened. It is fine because I was the parent throughout our marriage anyway. But these days, there’s a lot going on with … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged co-parenting, connecting, ex-husband, family bonds, home, kids and divorce, letting go, life, relationships, sadness, single mom | 13 Comments

How To Let Go From Someone Who Knows

Posted on February 16, 2018 by janieleeds

I will admit, I agonized over everything when my Ex left. I tangled myself in thoughts and bereavement of the sudden leaving of my then husband of more than 20 years. I swung emotionally to extremes – anger and hurt … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged ego, ex-husband, fear, grief, healing after divorce, heartache, letting go, life goes on, marriage, new life, relationships, stories we tell ourselves | Leave a comment