Words Unspoken

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Dear 22-Year-Old Single

The concerned eyes of Jewish mothers aren’t yet focused on you, because, like I said, you’re not old. You’re just not really young.

Words Unspoken

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Dear Little Sister

I cried for hours, texted you mazel tov so I shouldn’t get into trouble, and cried some more

Know This

Wednesday, January 01, 2020

Know This: Mental Illness

It took me a long time to be able to speak so frankly of my hidden illness

Words Unspoken

Wednesday, January 01, 2020

Dear Rebbetzin and Role Model

Somehow, miraculously, I’m paying it forward

Words Unspoken

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Dear Neighbor / Friend / Acquaintance

It’s hard enough to be in this position. Your well-meaning comments make it that much more difficult

Words Unspoken

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Dear Mentor…

Yes, this is a child with issues. Yes, she ran away from home. Does that make it okay for you to cut us out of her life?

Words Unspoken

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Dear Kallah Teacher

I wish I'd been told this wasn't normal

Words Unspoken

Wednesday, May 08, 2019

Dear Neighbor

Neighbor, our frum kids need your kids more than ever

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Dear Shadchan

I want to talk things through, I really do. But it’s uncomfortable for me to share certain things with you. Because although you’re the shadchan and initiator and advisor, you’re ...

Words Unspoken

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Dear Friend

Then came the great separator: engagement. Mine

Words Unspoken

Wednesday, March 06, 2019

Dear Little Sister

I want you to know, it only gets better