Tag Archives: healing

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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Authentically Over 50

Posted on January 1, 2026 by janieleeds

I have big plans for the coming year. Plans for myself that include moving, getting rid of the old furniture and getting some new furniture that I pick out! Clean slate. New vibes. Now let’s see if I can keep … 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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My “Magical” Thinking

Posted on December 9, 2025 by janieleeds

The older kid told me something the other day and it’s stuck with me. We were talking about some ‘family’ members who he thought were lying to me. And the conversation proceeded as such: Kid: You know what your problem … Continue reading →

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My New Philosophy

Posted on December 7, 2025 by janieleeds

Fall in love with your life. Wake up early, buy your favorite coffee, go for walks, eat good food, wear what makes you confident, listen to your favorite music. Purposefully create those small moments that make you fall in love … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do…

Posted on December 5, 2025 by janieleeds

Did you read and sing that line a la Neil Sedaka along with me? That’s why I left it as the title because I giggled when I wrote it and sang the lyrics in my head. It’s the little things, … 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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Save Yourself

Posted on October 9, 2025 by janieleeds

I saw this today and thought it was meant to be shared. You know how the Universe sometimes sends you a sign and you just know it’s for you because it’s comes exactly at the right moment? Here it is: … Continue reading →

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How a Pair of Shoes Can Change Your Day…

Posted on September 9, 2025 by janieleeds

I know this sounds random and maybe it is. But I was cleaning out my closet (or better said, trying to put some clothes away for the change of seasons) and when I was looking at my sandals and thinking … Continue reading →

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