Tag Archives: parenting with an ex

Let It Go

Posted on November 6, 2017 by janieleeds

This is such a good song to sing in the car with the windows down, the breeze flowing through my hair and singing at the top of my lungs while driving down the highway so nobody really notices that I’m … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Saturday

Posted on November 4, 2017 by janieleeds

Kids were supposed to be with the Ex this weekend, but instead they’re with me.  It’s fine as I didn’t have plans anyway, but still.  It would be nice to be on a schedule that I can count on.  But … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on November 1, 2017 by janieleeds

Throw another log on the fire, let the embers spark.  Tonight’s the night to let it all hang out.  I walk through the fog on the open road.  Memories fading and I can’t feel my feet below.  I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Fluff

Posted on October 30, 2017 by janieleeds

Oh Fluff! I say with a grin on my face. That’s the way I curse these days when I need a giggle. I want to get past the fluff of caring about my Ex.  I want to heal and not … Continue reading →

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Gratitude For A Tearful Lesson

Posted on October 29, 2017 by janieleeds

I knew my dearest blogging friends would be able to come through to help me with advice and you did!  Thank you!  I am truly grateful.  One of your comments though, hit a nerve and tears sprouted from my eyes … Continue reading →

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Advice Requested Please

Posted on October 26, 2017 by janieleeds

Dear Divorced Parents, Advice needed.  Help wanted in co-parenting please. I’m trying to be all zen about the divorced co-parenting situation with my Ex.  But honestly, I have to say that it’s surreal to me that there’s been no response … Continue reading →

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How I Am Breaking The Marriage Patterns After Divorce – Lesson 4 – Kids and Divorce

Posted on August 15, 2017 by janieleeds

Lesson One – Stick To The Facts Lesson Two – Letting Go Of His Family Obligations Lesson Three – Deal With Reality Lesson Four – Kids and Divorce Divorce and kids is a sensitive subject and one that’s in a … 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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