Tag Archives: STBX

Looking Back To Let Go

Posted on April 16, 2019 by janieleeds

I found my old diary the other day.. And yes, I read it through because it was written at the time my ex-husband announced he didn’t want to do this anymore. It was revealing to me now that so many … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged breakup, emotions, ex-wife, family getting involved in divorce, gratitude, inner strength, kids and divorce, letting go, reading old diary, STBX | 20 Comments

Staying Centered During Divorce

Posted on June 10, 2017 by janieleeds

It is so hard when we are separated and divorcing a spouse. Keeping our heads and hearts centered is a monumental job that at times feels overwhelming. Dealing with all the emotional, mental, physical and financial stress at one time … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, love, women 50 | Tagged divorce agreement, empower you, end of marriage, grief, parenting, peace, poetry, relationships, Rudyard Kipling poem, spirituality, STBX, support | 2 Comments

Is the Grass Always Greener? Are You Thinking About Getting a Divorce?

Posted on June 6, 2017 by janieleeds

Of course we’ve all contemplated if the grass is greener on the other side. Hopefully before we make life changing decisions, we look at all angles before we hop into making a decision. Sometimes, decisions are made for us though … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged dating after 50, dating after divorce, divorce lawyers, finances, holidays after divorce, how divorce affects kids, life goes on, life lessons, love, make your divorce easier, marriage, name change, parenting with an ex, pitfalls of divorce, relationship between divorced parents and kids, sadness, starting over after divorce, STBX, time off | 3 Comments

Why Did He Leave? (Divorce)

Posted on June 4, 2017 by janieleeds

Often I have asked myself this question. More hours than I’d care to admit, I’ve rehashed this question in my head, with my trusted inner circle of friends and with God. Heck, I’ve even asked my STBX (soon-to-be-ex), but I … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged being left, change your thinking, disconnection, divorce advice, finding myself, friendship, gift, gratitude, life lessons, peace, relationships, sadness, separation, spirituality, STBX, support | 4 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

We Need Our Gal Pals

Posted on May 21, 2017 by janieleeds

These are the lilacs from the lilac bush a friend gave me years ago. I planted it in my yard and the perfume from the lilacs reminds me daily of her friendship for which I’m grateful. We need our friends, … Continue reading →

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