Tag Archives: narcissist

Is This What We Signed Up For?

Posted on March 2, 2018 by janieleeds

I have asked myself that question repeatedly over the years. Did I really sign up for this crazy? The narcissist relationships that have me bugging out with insomnia? I’m a fixer by nature and over the years, I repeatedly put … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged bad behavior, crazy, ego, family, good girl syndrome, life, marriage, narcissist, peace, self-worth, spiritual healing, toxic relationships | 2 Comments

Blinded By The Lies

Posted on January 25, 2018 by janieleeds

Tuning into narcissistic behaviors, once your eyes have been opened is a hard truth to handle. Because for the most part, we want to believe people are telling the truth, especially if it’s our loved one. Why would we question … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged bad behavior, deceit, end of marriage, ex-husband, family, how to deal with narcissist, lies, narcissist, relationships, truth, Wizard of Lies, Wizard of Oz | 15 Comments

Can You Love Narcissists?

Posted on December 29, 2017 by janieleeds

Most times when we read about narcissists, it’s a bad thing. They are portrayed as bad people because of their innate neediness to be better, to be praised, to be in control and all the other traits that I’m sure … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged cold turkey, family, feeding narcissist behavior, healthy love, healthy relationships, love connection, narcissist, toxic relationships | 19 Comments

Shedding The Narcissist

Posted on December 28, 2017 by janieleeds

When it comes to my brother and my Ex and his family, I’m stumped. I’m an even keeled person for the most part. When I say I love you, I mean I love you all the time. It’s not conditional … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged asking for advice, comfort, family, healing your heart, healthy love, life, narcissist, relationships, spirituality, toxic relationships | 26 Comments

First Divorced Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by janieleeds

I awoke at 5am this morning because I couldn’t sleep. I put the gifts under the tree, watered it and turned on the Christmas lights as I sat in the dark. There aren’t a lot of presents under the tree, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged Christmas morning, co-parenting, family getting involved in divorce, kids caught in the middle, lost the christmas spirit, manipulation, narcissist, new chapter, new family traditions, relationship between divorced parents and kids, sadness, taking the high road | 20 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 | 27 Comments

The Narcissist Buzzword in Divorce

Posted on May 29, 2017 by janieleeds

Recently I’ve met a few women who are separated and divorcing. I guess it’s only natural since that’s the spot I’m in as well. We are all in different stages of the marriage falling apart. Some are just beginning the … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, women 50 | Tagged breaking marriage pattern, common reasons to divorce, empath, end of marriage, ex-wife of a narcissist, married to a narcissist, my ex is a narcissist, narcissist, relationships, swan photo | 4 Comments