Tag Archives: being me

See Yourself

Posted on March 29, 2020 by janieleeds

The time you spend trying to be good enough in someone else’s eyes:  you don’t get that back, and no one else can measure your worth other than you.  So stop wasting time trying to prove yourself to anyone who … Continue reading →

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Divorced With A Spring In My Step

Posted on April 2, 2018 by janieleeds

Being divorced gets infinitely better when we feel like we are healing.  There are signs along the way that we are processing the new chapter and accepting what our lives really are right now.  I fought it like a wildcat … Continue reading →

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Hold Me Close – Hugs Needed

Posted on August 21, 2017 by janieleeds

All during the turbulent separation and divorce, the one thing that I wanted more than anything was to be hugged.  I wanted to be held for a few moments of peace.  I wanted someone’s arms around me, to nestle me … Continue reading →

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