tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post2302160140114199152..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: HOW I LOST MY HAPPINESS ~ AND HOW I FOUND IT AGAINLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-66619735533928935992021-07-18T19:39:11.598+08:002021-07-18T19:39:11.598+08:00Beautifully said - and so true. My life now is so ...Beautifully said - and so true. My life now is so happy - and it seems that every time I hit a wall, I bounce off, learn from it, and add that into who I am and what I'll avoid next time. Happiness is definitely a choice and a response to our circumstances - I choose joy every time these days.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-1775909298034891262021-07-18T19:37:47.405+08:002021-07-18T19:37:47.405+08:00Hi Debbie - my husband and I are definitely the de...Hi Debbie - my husband and I are definitely the definition of opposites attracting and then spending the rest of their lives swinging between enjoying that and being frustrated with that! The funny thing is I thought our son and daughter would end up somewhere in between our personality types - and instead our daughter is a similar version of me and our son is quite similar to my husband - genetics are so weird!<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-84724611372709570892021-07-18T19:30:33.701+08:002021-07-18T19:30:33.701+08:00Leanne,
I just read this post and I am more convi...Leanne,<br /> I just read this post and I am more convinced right now that you and i are living the same lives...Only I am the one who now thinks I have nothing in common with my husband of 43 years...Thanks so much for sharing....<br />Hugs,<br />DebDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44026878086616953962016-07-14T21:04:19.388+08:002016-07-14T21:04:19.388+08:00I'm so pleased you managed to turn your life r...I'm so pleased you managed to turn your life round - it is amazing how life eventually pans out when at the time the walls seem to be crumbling & then like a phoenix you reemerge to become stronger, braver & happier! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306097625660741241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-32239488705967434292016-07-06T19:14:48.659+08:002016-07-06T19:14:48.659+08:00thanks so much Debbie - I always love the Pit Stop...thanks so much Debbie - I always love the Pit Stop link up xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37342123566459981512016-07-06T11:35:37.663+08:002016-07-06T11:35:37.663+08:00I'm so happy for you that you figured it all o...I'm so happy for you that you figured it all out. You certainly deserve all of the best. Thanks for sharing at the Blogger's Pit Stop.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24743457814720037542016-07-04T12:49:24.743+08:002016-07-04T12:49:24.743+08:00Hi Cathy - I guess without the "sucky" y...Hi Cathy - I guess without the "sucky" years you don't get to appreciate the good ones so much :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10806101282492114212016-07-04T10:30:01.835+08:002016-07-04T10:30:01.835+08:00Leanne - those were certainly some "sucky&quo...Leanne - those were certainly some "sucky" years. I look forward to hearing "the rest of the story" ! #overthemoonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279604034277988736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-7846288640256907342016-07-02T22:06:29.218+08:002016-07-02T22:06:29.218+08:00Thanks Marcia - life is definitely what you make i...Thanks Marcia - life is definitely what you make it and I'm so much further down the "happiness" trail than I was back then - and all my lovely blogging friends have helped me get there!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51088716166568741342016-07-02T22:05:30.460+08:002016-07-02T22:05:30.460+08:00Thanks so much Wendy - you are another one of the ...Thanks so much Wendy - you are another one of the wonderful women who have inspired me to move forward and to celebrate this stage of life rather than turning into a sad sack who nobody wants to be around. This blog has certainly been the most surprising boost to finding happiness because I started with no expectations and I'm so thrilled with the connections and friends I've made along the way. I'm hoping my posts might help others who are stuck back where I was a few years ago. xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-813796548460415012016-07-02T21:52:37.135+08:002016-07-02T21:52:37.135+08:00What a moving and transparent post, Leanne. I'...What a moving and transparent post, Leanne. I've been reading your blog since close to the beginning, and your "happiness score" increase has been evident in your writing. I admit I have been curious as to the behind the scenes life that has contributed to the finding of your mojo, so I'm really glad you are writing your story! :) I hate that you had such a perfect storm of events at once, but I love that you decided to face them head on once you had your lightbulb moment. You were facing some biggies, and in your shoes, I think most people would turn and run. I, for one, am so glad you decided to start a blog! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878417421173080620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-36177058675146929112016-07-02T11:15:59.775+08:002016-07-02T11:15:59.775+08:00I'm so sorry to hear that you went through so ...I'm so sorry to hear that you went through so many of these awful situations, but glad to hear that you are starting to get your happiness back!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-26034747630434276472016-07-02T10:44:19.153+08:002016-07-02T10:44:19.153+08:00Thanks so much Sue - it's women like you who I...Thanks so much Sue - it's women like you who I've met through this blog who have inspired me to be the best person I can possibly be. Bad stuff becomes good stuff if we let it motivate us to move forward and grow stronger. xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45548375859177309162016-07-02T10:42:54.316+08:002016-07-02T10:42:54.316+08:00Wow Peggy! You certainly had a couple of Lemony Sn...Wow Peggy! You certainly had a couple of Lemony Snicket moments of your own! I am so glad you got through them and out the other side with a positive and happy outcome - so many let it dictate the rest of their life and live in a way that isn't really living at all. Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-16176382672595709542016-07-02T10:41:05.974+08:002016-07-02T10:41:05.974+08:00There are a lot of us who seem to have had some so...There are a lot of us who seem to have had some sort of crack appear in our marriage when we thought we were past the stage of having to worry. I'm so sorry you had another woman to deal with as well (that puts even more pressure on whether to stay or go) Good on you for working your way through it - it takes longer than we think to get things back in balance but it it's worth it to know we did our absolute best. Hugs right back to you xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41473445407825666872016-07-02T10:38:01.398+08:002016-07-02T10:38:01.398+08:00Glad you want to read along Shirley - I'm hopi...Glad you want to read along Shirley - I'm hoping it will be really positive and give the people who read my posts a bit of encouragement and a lift to their day xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-71375109560322270522016-07-02T10:37:10.228+08:002016-07-02T10:37:10.228+08:00Hi Aru - when you're in the middle of it all i...Hi Aru - when you're in the middle of it all it feels really hopeless and the tunnel seems really long. I hope you find some inspiration from the lessons I learned along the way - and I'd love you to keep me updated on how you go about finding that mojo again (you definitely will if you look for it with determination!) xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-74954028306883587572016-07-02T10:34:28.995+08:002016-07-02T10:34:28.995+08:00If you could distill that seratonin out and share ...If you could distill that seratonin out and share it around the world would be an amazing place Carol - I think it's being sucked out of people faster than they can produce it now days.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-31492037614264976522016-07-02T10:33:28.422+08:002016-07-02T10:33:28.422+08:00thanks Diane - I think it's easy to shrug and ...thanks Diane - I think it's easy to shrug and say "poor me" but sooner or later you have to put on your big girl pants and work out how to move forward - I'd didn't want to be a miserable old woman!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-72004898532451354402016-07-02T08:15:41.755+08:002016-07-02T08:15:41.755+08:00Sometimes it really takes moments of shock, sadnes...Sometimes it really takes moments of shock, sadness and defining moments to wake us up doesn't it. You have come so far and are a strong, beautiful woman of midlife. I'm looking forward to your series. Take care. xSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-31411302460483872412016-07-02T01:13:56.338+08:002016-07-02T01:13:56.338+08:00Hi Leanne,
My wheels came off right before I turn...Hi Leanne,<br /><br />My wheels came off right before I turned 40. Husband walked out (thank goodness) and a few months later I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here I am 12.5 years later and I couldn't be more in love with my life. Pills don't solve our happiness crisis'...we do. Loved your article!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848194956406520874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83003334429338526592016-07-02T00:56:08.005+08:002016-07-02T00:56:08.005+08:00Hi Leanne,
What doesn't kill us makes us stro...Hi Leanne,<br /><br />What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? Bless your heart for overcoming all those traumatic obstacles. I found myself in a similar situation with my hubs a few years back, but another woman was involved. We decided to work on our marriage and have rebuilding ever since. Sending hugs your way.<br /><br />BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-33688786080931896412016-07-02T00:54:31.217+08:002016-07-02T00:54:31.217+08:00Leanne, thank you for this amazing post. Wow! You ...Leanne, thank you for this amazing post. Wow! You have me hooked! I'll be back to read every Friday!Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45161548441207095202016-07-02T00:21:50.727+08:002016-07-02T00:21:50.727+08:00Dear Leanne ...Thanks so much for your post ! Esha...Dear Leanne ...Thanks so much for your post ! Esha my dear friend shared it ! Its a gift I needed so badly right now ! Your story is very inspiring and renews my faith in the fact that it just takes that one moment to turn it all around ! I nurture the fond hope that in the not so distant future I will get my mojo back ! Stay blessed my dear . Loads of love and hugs ! aruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833378766968145980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59779808207507159932016-07-01T22:08:31.688+08:002016-07-01T22:08:31.688+08:00I look forward to reading about it. You know, I am...I look forward to reading about it. You know, I am convinced that I was blessed with an overload of serotonin. I am probably the happiest person around and euphoric, even at times. I know, lucky. <br />Carol<br />http://carolcassara.com/daily-ritual/Middle-aged Diva (Carol)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01568652518759320329noreply@blogger.com