I’ve said before that I’m more or less a master of compartmentalization. This does not mean that I never deal with things, or that I can pack my pain into … Continue reading A practiced hand. (TW: sexual trauma aftermath)
Tag: healing
Staying afloat.
This week’s Torah portion (the section of the Torah that we read each week) is the story of Noah and the Great Flood. Most people know the gist of this … Continue reading Staying afloat.
Dutiful descendants; good ancestors.
I read somewhere recently that people often focus way too much on being dutiful descendants, when we should be working hard instead to be good ancestors. In other words, rather … Continue reading Dutiful descendants; good ancestors.
My mental health is mine.
It came to my attention this morning that today is World Mental Health Day; it’s now late in the evening, and this is the first time I’ve sat down all … Continue reading My mental health is mine.
Holy.
Why is Yom Kippur considered the holiest day of the year? I posed this question with fourth and fifth grade students today, and it was difficult for them to answer. … Continue reading Holy.
34.
I’m turning 34 tomorrow. In all reality it won’t feel all that dissimilar from 33, but I have a quirky, surely neuro-atypical thing about even numbers, so it hits a … Continue reading 34.
Fortitude.
People write a lot these days about leaning into your feelings. About how it’s okay to not be okay. About how finally, finally, we’re all starting to get in touch … Continue reading Fortitude.
On writing.
Rainer Maria Rilke was an Austrian poet and novelist who is best known for his contributions to German literature. To be honest, I know of him thanks to a reference … Continue reading On writing.
Forgiveness.
The holiest days of the Jewish calendar are drawing near. Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) are steeped in many traditions, one of … Continue reading Forgiveness.
Collective trauma.
Let’s talk a little bit about collective trauma this week, and how hard it is to explain to those who haven’t experienced it. This Sunday is 9/11. Funny, 9/11 happens … Continue reading Collective trauma.
Journeys in the Dark 