Tag Archives: telling the truth

Is Anxiety From Not Processing Your Feelings?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by janieleeds

I am not saying that children nor adults can’t have anxiety to the degree where it’s a disorder because both of mine were diagnosed with it. Both chose to take medications which they subsequently went off of (with Dr. approval) … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged feeling numb, kids and anxiety, parenting advice, telling the truth | 6 Comments

But What About My Side Of The Story?

Posted on December 11, 2019 by janieleeds

Learn to be ok with people not knowing your side of the story. You have nothing to prove to anyone. – Anonymous I’ve heard through the grapevine (and my kids) that my in-laws (now ex-laws) and their father (now the … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged family getting involved in divorce, healing after divorce, letting go of the old life, narcissist abuse, telling the truth, toxic relationships, unknown quote | 6 Comments

Summer Single Parenting

Posted on August 9, 2019 by janieleeds

I’m tired and ready for summer vacation to be over and for the kids and me to get back to a routine that I can handle. The older one is already dirtying the nest. At 21, he’s off and running … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged being a single parent, dirty the nest, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids with anxiety, lies, parenting college kids, summer, telling the truth | 7 Comments

I Want To See You Be Brave

Posted on October 18, 2017 by janieleeds

This song touches me every time I hear it. I could write you all the lyrics here because to me, they are all so meaningful in different ways during certain passages in my life with people. But that would be … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, music, the daily post | Tagged authenticity, brave song, mask, sara bareilles, telling the truth | 8 Comments

Telling The Unpopular Truth

Posted on October 1, 2017 by janieleeds

I found myself in a sticky situation for which I decided to take control of recently. I’m tired of being the one holding the unpopular truth and being stifled by people who wear blinders in order to continue to believe … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce | Tagged family getting involved in divorce, good girl syndrome, lies, shoot the messenger, telling the truth | 10 Comments

How I Handled My Marriage Falling Apart

Posted on January 29, 2017 by janieleeds

I think truth is a present we give to our relationships. I got lost after my marriage fell apart. I admit, I wrote copiously trying to figure out what went wrong and how I could mend what was broken. With … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged ex-husband, healing, life lessons, love, parenting divorce, peace, relationships, separation, sharing experiences, telling the truth | 4 Comments

Getting Lost at 50

Posted on January 19, 2017 by janieleeds

Sometimes you just have to get LOST in order to FIND YOUR REAL PURPOSE IN LIFE! Have you ever felt that way? That you just need to get lost in order to find your real purpose in life? Or did … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged being myself, divorce, facing fears, finding myself, friendship, healing, relationships, sharing experiences, telling the truth, turning 50, you are not alone | 2 Comments