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All You Need Is Love
My friend Dwight posted here and he inspired me to spread the love. As a self-proclaimed Super Heroine I figured it was my duty to do as requested. Because, I agree. Our world needs more love in it. While I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in heart, inspiration, love, music
Tagged Faded Jeans Living, super-heroine, The Beatles
9 Comments
Crazy Dream
Last night I had this crazy dream (hence the title) which was that a friend was getting married and my group of girlfriends and I were all in her wedding. She had us all dressed in white short dresses that … Continue reading
Sleep Evades Me And Other Silly Nuisances
I’m sleeping a lot, but I’m also getting up in the middle of the night. Well, not getting up, as in out of bed, but being awake and then I can’t get back to sleep. I toss and turn. I … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, health, heart
Tagged divorced mom, ex-wife of a narcissist, mindset, single parent, surgery
14 Comments
Pass The Salt
My kids told their dad and his family about my upcoming surgery because they wanted support. While I didn’t really want the narcissists to know, it was important to the kids so that they don’t have to be bullied and … Continue reading
Posted in health, heart
Tagged bully, ex-wife of a narcissist, Happy Mother's Day, mother-in-law, toxic relationships
10 Comments
Everybody Reacts Differently
I’m still in the phase of trying to wrap my mind around the whole situation here at Chez Leeds. I don’t think anyone’s ready for the words, ‘open heart surgery’ at any age, let alone at 55 after having so … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, health, heart
Tagged be free, life and death, open heart surgery, raw truth
5 Comments
I Can’t Stop Crying
I know it’s silly. I mean, crying doesn’t do much, but I can’t stop the tears from flowing down my face this morning. It’s really early, just the pup and me up, so I thought I’d write because I just … Continue reading
Posted in heart, women's health
Tagged drama queen, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids come first, mother's day, safe space, single mom problem
21 Comments
Can I Process Here?
I feel like I’ve fallen down a hole. Like I’ve lost my footing and I don’t know where to step next. My head is spinning at the moment. I’m not sure how to deal with this stuff. And I have … Continue reading
Posted in health, heart, women 50
Tagged brain, catherization, health problems, MRI, second opinion
25 Comments
I’ll Tell The Kids When I’m Ready
I thought I was going to tell the kids the other day, but that didn’t happen. Puppy peed on the floor and one kid was so annoyed that I didn’t want to add to the chaos. And then also, because … Continue reading
Posted in health, heart
Tagged friendship, hospital stay, single mom problem, tell the kids
7 Comments