When I was in my early twenties, and had just gotten engaged, the mother of one of my close friends didn’t come to our engagement party. I heard later that […]
Infertility
Chanukah: A Prayer For Miracles
I remember the aftermath of my first miscarriage. Many times people don’t even realize they have had a miscarriage when it happens so early in the game, but since I […]
Don’t Forget Me
A reflection on the emotions related to infertility and friendship: During the past few months I have been asked by some of my friends to describe what it is they could […]
If You Ask How I’m Doing
You know that awkward moment of silence when someone asks “How are you?” and you know that, to answer truthfully would go deep into a conversation neither of you wants […]
My Silent Struggle
My husband and I got married very young, and we decided to push off having kids because we were both in school. As the years went by, we watched our […]
Don’t Judge a Book By Its Facebook Profile
Facebook is a funny thing. You see the best in people: their photos, status updates of awards or vacations. Rarely does someone talk about struggles, depression or suffering a loss […]