Tag Archives: life lessons

No Covid, But I’m Sick

Posted on July 22, 2021 by janieleeds

I know I’m super sensitive so that’s partly the reason for wanting to step out of it all. There’s so much going on lately behind the scenes in all parts of my life. I can’t really explain it to any … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus | Tagged healing, life lessons, relationships | 12 Comments

Behind The Scenes

Posted on July 12, 2021 by janieleeds

It was a bit of a rough last week here at Chez Leeds. Tons of stuff going on front and center with lots of behind the scenes crap being revealed. Changes in relationships, truths being revealed and the noticing of … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged ex-wife of a narcissist, healing, life lessons, looks like a duck, peace, relationships | 4 Comments

Authenticity

Posted on February 9, 2021 by janieleeds

Being me, heart on my sleeve and with every emotion showing across my face in real time, I am easy to read, “like an open book” (as the ex used to say). I wasn’t afraid of being me long ago … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged blogging friendships, friendships, life lessons, read like an open book, relationships | 4 Comments

Women Of A Certain Age

Posted on January 20, 2020 by janieleeds

I guess I fall right into that category of women of a certain age. It still amazes me that I’m here at this point in my life in 2020. Frankly, I don’t know where else I’d be anyway, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged healing, life lessons, menopause, mid-life, scars | 4 Comments

Listen To Your Kids

Posted on March 6, 2019 by janieleeds

I’ve been known to go off on a tangent talking with my kids – sometimes it might have even been lecturing in hopes that I could ward off any hard lessons they could encounter by being a proactive parent. But … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged how to be a good parent, importance of listening, kids say the darndest things, learning the hard way, life lessons, parenting advice, safe space, sharing experiences, single parent | 14 Comments

Evolve Or Revolve

Posted on January 3, 2019 by janieleeds

I’ve been reading today and trying to choose how my 2019 will be. What finds me so happy is a full blank book of days to fill as I choose. At first being divorced had me squandering my time, spinning … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged evolution, goodbye, healing, letting go of the past, life lessons | 11 Comments

Goodnight 2018

Posted on January 1, 2019 by janieleeds

Well, it’s been a bumpy ride this year and when I put my head on the pillow tonight, I’ll be happily saying goodnight to 2018. What I know is that I did my best through the hard lessons and even … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged authenticity, ex-wife, former husband, how life changes after divorce, kids and divorce, life lessons, toxic relationships | 16 Comments

Anger And The Single Parent

Posted on July 16, 2018 by janieleeds

Anger raised its ugly fist this weekend at our house. I had to stay centered as chaos swirled around us. Thank God I wasn’t the direct reason for the anger because it was freaking tense here and that’s an understatement. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged anger, bad behavior, family bonding, family fights, healing after divorce, kids and divorce, life lessons, relationships, single mom parenting | 13 Comments

Drop The Mic

Posted on June 1, 2018 by janieleeds

So what’s my plan before the school festivities begin and I have to be in the same place as my former husband and his family for my kid’s celebration? What was your plan when it happened to you? I would … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged being alone and liking it, divorce situations that are hard, family, family getting involved in divorce, former husband, how to survive school stuff with ex, life lessons, relationships, school celebrations | 18 Comments