Tag Archives: relationships

Your Presence Is The Present You Give Your Kids

Posted on October 5, 2021 by janieleeds

Parenting 101 especially after divorce most important tip: Be present with your kids. Listen. Take the time and stop what you’re doing so that they feel like you’re listening to them, you’re hearing what they’re telling you and they feel … Continue reading →

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He Left

Posted on September 25, 2021 by janieleeds

I was talking with a friend yesterday and she brought up the fact that she thinks my saying, it’s been seven years since he left puts me in the victim mode. I felt like I had to defend my answer. … Continue reading →

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Eerily Centered

Posted on September 4, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve got friends who are losing it lately. Too much stress in their jobs, in their lives and poof! they’re not able to cope. In fact, one went to the hospital the other day because she hadn’t slept in 3 … Continue reading →

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Masked Intentions

Posted on August 25, 2021 by janieleeds

As if it weren’t enough with the vax vs not vax, additionally, there’s the mask compliant vs mask refusal. Goodness gracious, things are starting to swirl out of control around here. Let me set the scenario. I have a friend … Continue reading →

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An Exception To The Rule

Posted on August 22, 2021 by janieleeds

Middle of the night calls are always jarring as, who calls after midnight? Unless you’re a known night owl in my life, nobody does. And when the phone does ring in the middle of the night, usually it’s not for … Continue reading →

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Fighting Like High School Girls

Posted on August 5, 2021 by janieleeds

I have some friends/acquaintances who are going at it hard, fighting on social media. It’s bizarre to me as it’s reminiscent of mean girl fights in high school which I stayed away from at all costs. Middle-aged women snapping at … Continue reading →

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Silence Is Golden

Posted on July 31, 2021 by janieleeds

I awoke on the couch this morning because I’m still super sick and my bedroom is just too hot to sleep in. It was so quiet this morning when I woke up, no air conditioning units humming, just the bird … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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