Tag Archives: need advice

College Kids, Anxiety And What Can Happen

Posted on June 21, 2019 by janieleeds

I’ve been asking for the past semester’s grades from my kid who left University and came home to the local community college in January. He has anxiety and is on Lexapro. He has some depression as well after the divorce. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged anxiety, being a single parent, college kids, depression, failure to launch, kids and divorce, need advice, parental guilt, school anxiety, suicide | 37 Comments

I Can’t Sleep Because Holidays Are Coming

Posted on November 18, 2018 by janieleeds

I can’t seem to sleep lately and when I do, I’m bombarded by crazy dreams. I guess it’s the upcoming family filled holidays that are thwarting any possibility of peace. Maybe it’s because I feel sad and alone. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged alone on the holidays, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, kids and divorce, need a hug, need advice, relationships, single mom problem, Thanksgiving | 18 Comments

Let Me Tell You How I Feel

Posted on October 16, 2018 by janieleeds

I told my college kid how I felt the other day. It wasn’t easy, but it had to be said. We’ve always had an incredibly honest relationship. The unconditional love is there so at times, we’ve been more honest than … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged absent father, college kids, ex-husband, excuses, home, need advice, single mom, single parenting college kids, truth | 27 Comments

Personal Trainer Advice Please

Posted on October 9, 2018 by janieleeds

I’ll admit, I wasn’t up for the gym today. My trainer’s enthusiasm was waning as well so there wasn’t a lot of chit chat while I worked out. While I’m glad I went today so I could get it over … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged getting healthy, gym, lifting weights, need advice, personal trainer, treadmill, working out | 28 Comments

I Joined A Gym

Posted on September 27, 2018 by janieleeds

I know what you’re thinking. After the whole CrossFit failure, you’re probably wondering why I joined a gym. Well, I am too because I hate to work out. Sweating to the oldies felt more fun so how the heck I … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged crossfit, endorphin, free trial, gym buddy, gym membership, hate to exercise, lose weight, motivation to go to the gym, need advice, richard simmons, sweating to the oldies, working out | 10 Comments

He’s Just Not That Into You

Posted on June 7, 2018 by janieleeds

I watched the movie He’s Just Not That Into You last night. It’s from 2009 with actors who use flip phones so it’s before texting was so mainstream. But it struck a chord with me. Have you ever seen that … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged dating after divorce, dating suggestions, need advice, say what we mean and mean what we say | 6 Comments

Ex-Mother-In-Law Troubles – Can You Help Me Please?

Posted on May 22, 2018 by janieleeds

I was married for over two decades into a family that was much like the one depicted on Everybody Loves Raymond with a mother-in-law who was actually WORSE than Marie Barone, Can you imagine? When that TV show aired, it … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged bad behavior, crossing the line, Everybody Loves Raymond, ex-husband, ex-MIL, family, family getting involved in divorce, humor, Marie Barone, narcissist, need advice, trespassing, truth | 12 Comments

Baby, Hold My Hand

Posted on October 11, 2017 by janieleeds

I was talking with a friend this morning and I said to her, I just really want someone to hold my hand and say, Baby, I got this for a little while. Maybe even let me curl up in his … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, love | Tagged friendship after divorce, kindness, looking for a new relationship, need advice, rent a hottie | 31 Comments

Do I Ask To Treat Him To Coffee?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by janieleeds

I had an interesting conversation with someone the other day on the phone. It was a friend of a friend who, because of his career, was able to answer some pertinent questions for me. We only talked for about an … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged dating after divorce, gratitude, kindness, need advice | 18 Comments