Tag Archives: moving on

Want, Need, Require

Posted on January 9, 2026 by janieleeds

My mission is simple. Pack up a decades’ house full of memories into bite-sized boxes in order to move in a few weeks to a smaller place. It’s not easy for a sentimental packrat like me who likes her memories … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, daily prompt, finding happiness at 50, midlife wisdom, the daily post | Tagged antiques, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1812, family, family history, heirlooms, life, love, memories, moving on, writing | 13 Comments

You Like Me! You Really Like Me!

Posted on April 17, 2018 by janieleeds

When you read the title above, You Like Me! You Really Like Me! did you think of Sally Field in her acceptance speech for Places Of The Heart back in 1984? In researching her original speech, I found that what … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged blame game, brain washing, end of marriage, ex-husband, healing after divorce, healthy love, healthy person, help to heal, moving on, narcissist, not enough, Places of the Heart movie, relationships, Sally Field, toxic relationships | 13 Comments

Relocate

Posted on December 5, 2017 by janieleeds

After divorcing and having to sell the family home, my kids and I had to relocate which was hard. We found a house to rent and moved in. I dubbed it the transition house. It really is the transition house … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, the daily post | Tagged Christmas, healing, moving on, peace, renting a new place, selling house, transition house | 8 Comments

Patience

Posted on November 1, 2017 by janieleeds

Throw another log on the fire, let the embers spark. Tonight’s the night to let it all hang out. I walk through the fog on the open road. Memories fading and I can’t feel my feet below. I don’t know … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, poetry | Tagged death of love, fire, grief, moving on, parenting with an ex, peace | 10 Comments

After The Divorce

Posted on August 31, 2017 by janieleeds

I wrote this a week after the divorce and intended to post it, but somehow other posts seemed more important. But this is really how I feel. It’s taken me a long time to get to this place of being … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged divorce is a gift, how to be happy, marriage, moving on, Phoenix Rising, relationships, time heals | 6 Comments

No Explanations

Posted on May 27, 2017 by janieleeds

I stopped explaining myself when I realized people only understand from their level of perception. ~ Unknown I am learning this lesson, slowly because I innately believe in the power of love and connection. When you tell me what’s going … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, women 50 | Tagged empath, explaining myself, lack of compassion, life lessons, moving on, need a friend, power of love, relationships, sadness, starting over after divorce, STBX, stress of divorce, unknown quote | 2 Comments

Starting Over Finding the Perfect Home

Posted on May 2, 2017 by janieleeds

The divorce is winding down. Closing date will be here soon and we have no place to move to at this time. Nonetheless, I am still looking for a new place for my kids and me to live happily, all … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, women 50 | Tagged decluttering, faith, kids and divorce, letting go, looking for advice, losing my home, money troubles, moving on, relationships, rental, starting over at 50 | Leave a comment

Moving On and Upwards

Posted on April 9, 2017 by janieleeds

Finding yourself at on the edge of the 50 milestone warrants thought about our next stage of life. Some of us glide into our 50th jubilee without fretting. Some of us, due to life circumstances, resist celebrating the milestone. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged be happy, crossroads, future, life lessons, moving on, past, peace, positivity, present, relationships, sharing experiences, spirituality | Leave a comment

Learning To Love Myself On Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by janieleeds

Learning To Love Myself On Valentine’s Day It’s not the first year that I am sans ‘Valentine’ as the divorce is getting closer to being done. I am looking forward to the new beginning and tying up all the loose … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged cards, friendship, gratitude, love, love yourself, moving on, relationships, separation, sparkle | 2 Comments