Tag Archives: forgiveness

It’s Not You, It’s Me

Posted on November 7, 2019 by janieleeds

I was watching some video about the saying, It’s not you, it’s me, and how when break ups sometimes occur, that’s the line used. I guess the, It’s not you, it’s me, is designed to make the person whom you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged breakup, ex-wife, family bonding, forgiveness, healing after divorce, relationships | 10 Comments

When You Let Out That Kernel Of Truth – Kids And Divorce

Posted on November 1, 2018 by janieleeds

My homesick college kid woke me this morning just before 6am. The phone rang and all I heard was crying on the other end with the words, “Mom, it’s me.” I sat up in bed, not fully awake, but aware … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged anxiety, changes, depression, family, forgiveness, grief, hate vs love, homesick college kid help, kids and divorce, relationships, single mom parenting | 33 Comments

Where Do I Go From Here With The Narcissist?

Posted on August 2, 2018 by janieleeds

Once you’ve identified the narcissist in your life, almost all that you thought you knew and would have bet your life on knowing for sure goes out the window. And if that’s not enough of a bitter pill to swallow, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged advice, changes, ex-wife of a narcissist, family, family of narcissists, forgiveness, healing after divorce, healthy relationships, let go of the past, NPD, present, relationships | 6 Comments

What Time Can Do…

Posted on July 21, 2018 by janieleeds

I’ve found that time either softens people or hardens them. Have you found that too? When we’ve been dealt hard experiences, I think there’s a choice to be made – let the experiences harden us or find forgiveness and move … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged authentically me, changes, choices, count your blessings, family, forgiveness, morning thoughts, peace, relationships, see the real me, what do I want | 10 Comments

Filling The Empty Cavity When He Leaves

Posted on January 30, 2018 by janieleeds

Today’s prompt cavity made me ache to write to you. Because as ex-spouses or ex-partners, there’s a hole in our hearts after our loved one leaves. It aches like a cavity and the pain that we feel within takes effort … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged breaking up, cavity, divorce advice, find love again, forgiveness, grief, healing after divorce, heartbroken, marriage, mojo, new beginnings, relationships, self-worth, tooth | 6 Comments

What We Learned This Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2017 by janieleeds

Thank you all for reading and commenting on yesterday’s post. It helped me so much to write and to vent in a safe place so that I could process what was going on from all different levels. In the aftermath … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged boxing, changes, Christmas, ex-husband, family, family getting involved in divorce, forgiveness, home, life, life lessons, peace, relationship between divorced parents and kids, relationships, truth, understanding people | 13 Comments

Stop Dragging My Heart Around

Posted on October 7, 2017 by janieleeds

Tom Petty recently passed away and one of my favorite songs he played with Stevie Nicks is this one. I like the lyrics, especially the lines below. It’s hard to think about what you’ve wanted It’s hard to think about … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, music | Tagged forgiveness, healing after divorce, heart, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty | 6 Comments

Sparkles and Praying

Posted on August 19, 2017 by janieleeds

How do you commemorate the first wedding anniversary after your divorce is final? Well, you receive a text from a friend saying that every time she hears this song, she thinks of you! When I first heard it, my eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged change, ex-husband, farewell, forgiveness, freedom, Kesha, Praying, song lyrics, strength, truth, what to do on the first wedding anniversary after divorce is final | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged brave, Brene Brown, challenges, communication, family, forgiveness, friendship, future, gratitude, illness, inspiration, life lessons, marriage, motherhood, past, peace, present, relationships, sadness, spirituality, stress, success, tapestry, truth, understanding, your life story | 2 Comments