Category Archives: divorce

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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Friendship and Galentine’s Day

Posted on February 22, 2026 by janieleeds

I’m not about to wax poetic about the value of friendships but I will tell you that I never realized until the ex-hubs left how important my gal pals were. And they really are. I have all kinds by the … Continue reading →

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It’s Just a Bed…Right?

Posted on February 5, 2026 by janieleeds

I sold the bedroom furniture from the marriage. I know, I know. It took me long enough – partly because I didn’t have any other bed to sleep in and in part because, well, I picked it out and had … Continue reading →

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A Sigh of Relief For Now…

Posted on December 27, 2025 by janieleeds

I don’t know what the future’s going to hold, but for now? We’ve made it through Christmas pretty unscathed and for that, I’m tremendously grateful. It’s probably not surprising, (except I never really thought about it), that the littlest thing … Continue reading →

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Holiday Anxiety

Posted on December 24, 2025 by janieleeds

I’m steeling myself for the holidays this year. Frankly, I think it’s what happens every year as somehow the ex’s family mucks up my holidays by pitting the kids against each other and demanding their presence throughout the holiday season. … Continue reading →

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I Learned Allowance

Posted on December 16, 2025 by janieleeds

I know it sounds funny to say allowance and not mean the couple of bucks we got weekly for doing chores back in the day. (I am a GenX girl!) But what I’m getting at is just not trying to … Continue reading →

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Never Surrender

Posted on December 10, 2025 by janieleeds

Do you remember the song by Corey Hart circa 1985 called Never Surrender? It came to me this morning so I just finished listening to it again for the first time in many years and the familiarity that came along … Continue reading →

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Embracing Life’s Changes

Posted on December 3, 2025 by janieleeds

I wasn’t going to write today, but then the name of my blog is Embracing Life’s Changes so hopefully you’ll indulge me. 🙂 I started blogging almost 8 years ago when I was going through the pain of divorce. It … Continue reading →

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Mornings It Is!

Posted on December 2, 2025 by janieleeds

I love a quiet morning to myself. There’s hope, light and new beginnings that come with the sunrise and to me, it’s just magical. There’s an entire day spread out before me that is chock-a-block full of possibilities. Or at … Continue reading →

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