Tag Archives: life goes on

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 →

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Behind A Woman’s Eyes

Posted on June 13, 2017 by janieleeds

Behind every woman’s eyes are her history, her struggles, her weaknesses and her strengths. Behind her eyes are her hopes, her dreams and her illusions. Behind her eyes, you can glimpse her soul, perfect, whole and complete, just like your … Continue reading →

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Do the What If’s Torture You Too?

Posted on June 12, 2017 by janieleeds

What If’s are one of the cruelest parts of divorce, heck, maybe just one of the cruelest parts of living in general. I say this because I have spent many months paging through the What If’s in my memory bank … Continue reading →

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Don’t Quit – Inspirational Motivation For Your Day

Posted on June 9, 2017 by janieleeds

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing … Continue reading →

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Is the Grass Always Greener? Are You Thinking About Getting a Divorce?

Posted on June 6, 2017 by janieleeds

Of course we’ve all contemplated if the grass is greener on the other side. Hopefully before we make life changing decisions, we look at all angles before we hop into making a decision. Sometimes, decisions are made for us though … Continue reading →

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How Divorce Affects the Whole Family

Posted on May 30, 2017 by janieleeds

There’s no denying that divorce affects the whole family. Not just the parents who are divorcing nor the children involved. It affects the whole family unit, including the other family members who are now tossed into the fray and choosing … Continue reading →

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Starting Over and Creating Something Better

Posted on May 24, 2017 by janieleeds

It’s not always about trying to fix something that’s broken. It’s about starting over and creating something better. Sometimes in life, things are just broken and you can’t fix them. For me, I can’t fix my marriage which fell apart. … Continue reading →

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Telemarketers Should Be Wary

Posted on May 20, 2017 by janieleeds

I just answered the phone for a telemarketer. I didn’t know the number, but I figured I would just tell them politely to take me off their list and hope that no other calls came in from them again. I’m … Continue reading →

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You Can Cut All The Flowers

Posted on May 18, 2017 by janieleeds

I love enjoying cut flowers in my home. I have various plants as well, but there’s something special about spring flowers that raise my spirits. Do you feel the same way? I stopped having flowers in my home when my … Continue reading →

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