I don’t have any bruises or scars, so you’d never know. What actually constitutes emotional or financial abuse can be so subtle. For nearly three decades, I’ve lived in a nearly constant state of confusion, moving between being triggered by emotional abandonment and wondering if I was the one who was crazy. Maybe at times … Continue reading The Hidden Abuse No One Talks About
Writing has a unique power to transform, connect, and inspire. Through words, we can share our deepest truths, shape ideas, and give voice to the unspoken. It’s not just a skill—it’s a means of self-expression and a way to make sense of the world around us. As the Tanach beautifully says, “The soul of a … Continue reading Igniting Creativity: Journalism and Writing Programs to Empower Girls and Women
For over 30 years, I've navigated the complexities of ADHD and CPTSD. My journey with these issues started long before I began seeking help, but at 17, I took my first step by utilizing free therapy services at the University of Florida. Since then, I've explored everything from CBT and EMDR to acupuncture and somatic … Continue reading Finding Meaning within ADHD, CPTSD, and Intergenerational Trauma Healing
In our busy lives, especially as Jewish women, we often carry emotional burdens without even realizing it.Shabbat gives us an opportunity to pause, breathe, and replenish our souls.One powerful way to prepare for this special time is through writing—which helps us process our thoughts and feelings, bringing clarity and peace.Writing and journaling can be a … Continue reading Prayer through Writing
By Mindy Rubenstein Grief is an often misunderstood emotion. It’s not always the result of major life events like the Holocaust or Oct. 7. It can stem from smaller, seemingly insignificant changes and losses.These feelings get trapped inside our bodies, lingering like visitors until we take the time to properly acknowledge them.I have experienced grief … Continue reading Our biggest struggles can become our greatest strengths.
I was born with severe strabismus and astigmatism in both eyes. By age three, I had two surgeries and wore very thick glasses. Because of the bullying, at age nine, I got hard contact lenses. The eye doctor said I was his youngest patient ever. I was so grateful for those contact lenses, even though … Continue reading Darkness to Light: Poor Vision and Trauma Lead to Spiritual Insights
I awoke at 5:30 am today to the sound of Bedouin men in the neighboring village chanting their prayers (Usually I wake up at 6:30 to the songs of busy yellow-beaked Eurasian blackbirds outside my window and on the roof.). Their chanting was so hauntingly mesmerizing that it gently carried me from asleep to awake… … Continue reading Birthday Blessings
I keep saying and thinking that being a writer isn’t enough. But what if it is? Just getting up everyday, feeling gratitude, loving myself, my husband and my kids, and writing. Everyday. About healing and G-d and business and baking challah and beautiful red star-shaped flowers falling to the grass. About storm clouds in the … Continue reading Permission to Feel
Mindy Morasha 