Tag Archives: understanding

How I Am Breaking The Marriage Patterns After Divorce – Lesson 1 – Stick to the Facts

Posted on August 12, 2017 by janieleeds

I don’t know about you, but in my marriage, we had slipped into a pattern and routine of my EX being the boss and me being the subordinate one. It happened gradually over time as I found it was easier … Continue reading →

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What Happens When Part Of The Soul Disconnects

Posted on August 8, 2017 by janieleeds

I had a reading at a new age metaphysical place. What was revealed to me was that a small part of my soul had disconnected and was stuck 5 years in the past. I know it probably sounds incredulous to … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged finding yourself after divorce, friendship, healing after divorce, hug, motherhood, new age, peace, psychic reading, relationships, soul, spirituality, understanding | 5 Comments

I Want A Boyfriend! Why Don’t I Have One?

Posted on August 7, 2017 by janieleeds

Ok, I’m not there yet in my life. Sure, at some point, I’d like to start dating again, but I need some more me time before I get involved with someone new. Again, that’s just me, so if you’ve found … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, love, women 50 | Tagged be happy with who you are, being content with being alone, communication, dating after divorce, dating do's and don'ts, desperation, relationships, single, stress, understanding, weakness | 3 Comments

Are You A Good Girl By This Definition?

Posted on August 6, 2017 by janieleeds

I like Katy Perry’s definition of a good girl because it fits me perfectly. Would you call yourself a good girl by this definition or do you define good girl differently? I followed the rules all of my life. I … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged choice, control, disrespect, good girl, inspiration, integrity, love, peace, recovery, relationships, respect, toxic relationships, truth, understanding | 11 Comments

Why I Forgave Him

Posted on July 30, 2017 by janieleeds

I was watching The Vow which was a movie on tv the other night. As the daughter yells at her mom for staying with her father after he cheated, the mom simply said, I chose to stay with him for … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged adultery, communication, disconnect, divorce, end of marriage, life lessons, observer, peace, relationships, separation, spirituality, truth, understanding | 5 Comments

But I Still Love Him

Posted on July 28, 2017 by janieleeds

Recently I’ve met with some women who are in the middle of being separated and/or divorced and a handful still lament that they love their STBX (soon-to-be-ex) or EX’s. I understand, for I still have a piece of my heart … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged communication, end of marriage, family, letting go, life, life lessons, peace, recovery, relationships, stress, understanding, writing | 2 Comments

You Can’t Co-Parent From The Nothing Box

Posted on July 25, 2017 by janieleeds

I call it the nothing box. That’s where my Ex lives most of the time since we’ve been separated and now divorced. Have you ever heard of the nothing box? Well, I call it the nothing box because he simply … Continue reading →

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Own Your Story

Posted on July 14, 2017 by janieleeds

Owning your story is the bravest thing you’ll ever do. ~ Brené Brown Yesterday’s post talked about your story and the way you tell it. I think it’s interesting to note how we tell our stories, what we include, what … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Story?

Posted on July 13, 2017 by janieleeds

If I were to ask you to share your story, how would you tell it? Think about it for a moment. What’s the story of your life as you would tell it? How would you like it told? What would … Continue reading →

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