Words Unspoken

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Dear Daddy and Mommy

There’s a dilemma that holds me back before responding with that very resounding “Yes”

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Dear Mothers

But then you push it too far. You think you can stretch “happy kiddo” to chap arein Shemoneh Esreh

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Dear Friend

It’s difficult to define the parameters of our relationship. I’m not a practicing therapist, and you’re not my client

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Dear Candy Man,

It’s so hard to be that Mom who takes the lollypop away from my child

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Dear Bungalow Neighbors

Please, dear colony mates, help me out here. We can take a step away from the intimidation and glitz and be real

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Dear Very Important Person in My Life

I’m begging you: Give me the chance to make things right, and don’t forget to forgive

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Dear Bais Yaakov Graduate

You will learn that life is not a race

Know This

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

A Spouse with High-Functioning ASD

As the months went on, rather than becoming closer, we grew further apart, and were increasingly irritated with one another

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Dear Neighbor

You may not have made my shidduch, but you gave me hope

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

To My Husband’s Therapist

He has an entire world that he needs to return to when he leaves your office

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, May 02, 2023

To My Dearest Children

Sometimes, I wonder if this is just how it’s meant to be. Dream mothers don’t exist