Author Archives: janieleeds

Do You Know What You Want?

Posted on April 16, 2026 by janieleeds

I asked myself this question today and I didn’t have a definitive answer. Interesting, right? I don’t know what I want and I feel stuck. Stuck as in I could get some stuff done around the house, but I don’t … Continue reading →

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Letting Go…Begin Again

Posted on April 13, 2026 by janieleeds

I struggled and I mean, STRUGGLED after the ex-husband left. Hurt, betrayed and falling into a sadness that was unfathomable. I couldn’t breathe. I realized how much I’d lost by simply allowing his family to take over my life. Brainwashed … Continue reading →

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I’m Tired

Posted on April 12, 2026 by janieleeds

This isn’t a pity post. It’s just my truth as I feel it this morning, and lately when I’m alone. I don’t want to be alone. I want someone to take care of me, to share this life and to … Continue reading →

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He Left Me

Posted on April 11, 2026 by janieleeds

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. – Dr. Wayne Dyer I know this sounds counterproductive, but it’s true for me. While we’re not technically family anymore (we were married for over … Continue reading →

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Wearing O’ the Green

Posted on March 17, 2026 by janieleeds

It’s St. Patrick’s Day today and, of course, I’ll be wearing green. After all, why not? I have a lil’ bit of Irish in me from my ancestors, although even if I didn’t, I like to celebrate along with everyone … Continue reading →

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Write Write Write

Posted on March 15, 2026 by janieleeds

Negative feelings, yup, I’ve had more than a few and you’ve read (or I’ve posted) many times when life felt out of hand. There’s a bunch of posts that I never published either, sitting in drafts because I just had … Continue reading →

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Make Me Lose Control…

Posted on March 14, 2026 by janieleeds

Do you remmber the song by Eric Carmen – Make Me Lose Control? I added it below in case you needed a reminder. So what activities make me lose control and I lose myself in? Writing Reading Listening to music … Continue reading →

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Dog/Cat

Posted on March 11, 2026 by janieleeds

I remember when the kids were little, there was a cartoon called DogCat or something like it. Does that ring a bell with you? Anyway, the character was part dog, part cat and I think that’s me to a T. … Continue reading →

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Time March-es On…

Posted on March 1, 2026 by janieleeds

Hello March! You’ve arrived with all the blustery nuances of the weather’s uncertainty. This morning it was snowing just a bit before the sun peeked out even though it remained cold. I guess we’ll supposedly be experiencing more flurries this … Continue reading →

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