It's hard to write this. I don't really want to, but I saw something today that made me realize there are people out there that cannot say what I am going to say, but desperately need to. So I'm voicing it. A few days ago, my husband took my daughter to the bus. We need … Continue reading Black and White and Green All Over
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The Boys Are Back In Town
There’s a pit in my stomach. It’s there because of a stupid video I watched that I didn’t want to watch but that I had to watch because I felt compelled by the title and hoped that I would see something different from what I did see. It was stupid, really. There were some kids, … Continue reading The Boys Are Back In Town
When The Tigers Broke Free
“Are you excited that gan is almost over?” I ask my little girl as she cuddles up to me. “Umm…yes…no…no!” She’s uncertain and for a moment I think she doesn’t really understand what summer vacation is. Her face scrunches up as she digs into her mind for the words to express what she means. “I’m … Continue reading When The Tigers Broke Free
On Coming Out…
Well, after much thought, anguished decision-making and painful realizations, we finally decided to do it. We decided to say no to Chareidi. Whew. It’s out there now. I will be digging my comfortable jean skirts out from under all the black and my husband will, once again, don his blue shirts. Sounds funny to be … Continue reading On Coming Out…
Colloquially Speaking 