In Search of Light- A Dispatch from Israel
As the days have become shorter and darker, and Hanukkah, the holiday of lights, is approaching, I decided to write some of my thoughts about what it has been like living in Israel through these difficult times and how I feel the need to seek out light and hope going forward. I’d like to thank […]
Marriage and Parenting Neurodiverse Children
Interview on the “Connected For Real” Podcast with Rebbetzin Bat-Chen Grossman Many people feel that marriage and parenting are two of the most beautiful blessings of their lives. However, they also involve tremendous investment, and alongside pleasure and beauty, there are often challenges and ups and downs. The natural challenges of raising a family are […]
Coping With Grief
My apologies. It’s been quite a while since I’ve had the presence of mind to post on my blog. But now, slowly, my mind is returning to focus, and I am beginning to process my thoughts and emotions clearly enough to share them with you. On June 23, the 17 of the Hebrew month of […]
Does My Child Have Behavioral Issues or Sensory Challenges?
In today’s post, I’d like to discuss a painful situation I encountered a few weeks ago. I went to meet a few friends for breakfast, and when I arrived, a few of my friends were engaged in an emotional discussion about their children. One of them appeared to be visibly distressed. She was speaking to […]
Please, G-d, Bring an End to the War in Israel
Folks, I have to admit it. I’m having a really hard time keeping myself together. The war has brought me face-to-face with two emotions I have extreme difficulty dealing with- deep rage and overwhelming sadness. I’m doing my best to make sense of things, stay strong, and get through the day. Sometimes, I manage. And […]
Hug Someone You Love
Hug someone you loveTurn off all of the noiseSlowly close your eyesAnd sink into their arms. Let yourself feel something moreThen rage, uncertaintyNumbness and fear. Hug someone you loveSafe, inside their armsYou won’t need to fearThat if you feel, you’ll fall apart. Try to let your feelings flowPerhaps they’ll find a wayTo beginto reopen your […]
Is “Stimming” Okay?
A sudden thought just popped into my head, so I thought I’d share it with you. Sometimes I catch myself doing things, and only in the midst of them, I realize that if I was a person who was observing me, they would likely think I was behaving in a highly atypical manner. It’s Friday […]
Let’s Talk about Mental Health and Sadness
I’d like to talk a little about mental health- or rather, my mental health. I’ve been struggling a bit lately, trying to avoid becoming engulfed by an overwhelming sense of sadness. I try to avoid sinking into the sadness that feels like a dense black cloud is penetrating my soul. I have realized that for […]