The Hidden Pain of Emotional Neglect and Its Toll on Women Abuse isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s wrapped in silence—stonewalling, denial, and emotional distance that can leave a woman feeling invisible, unloved, and unsafe. This has been my reality in a relationship that mirrors the same wounds I experienced growing up. I internalized the anger … Continue reading When Silence Becomes Abuse: Navigating Emotional Stonewalling
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Rosh Hashanah: We Don’t Have to Struggle Alone
By Mindy Rubenstein It’s Time to Be Honest with Ourselves and Others As Rosh Hashanah approaches, it’s a time for reflection, renewal, and teshuva—a return to our authentic selves. But this process can uncover emotions we often push aside. Many of us hide our struggles, even from ourselves, masking our pain with a smile and … Continue reading Rosh Hashanah: We Don’t Have to Struggle Alone
Finding Meaning within ADHD, CPTSD, and Intergenerational Trauma Healing
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
The Healing Power of Therapeutic Narrative Writing
A Path to Recovery for Israelis and Jewish People Worldwide In recent times, Jewish people in Israel around the world have faced intense trauma, from the tragic events of October 7 to the pervasive shadow of anti-Semitism. The pain, both recent and intergenerational, calls for deep healing methods that address not only the psychological but … Continue reading The Healing Power of Therapeutic Narrative Writing
Our Jewish Mission
When our plane landed in Eretz Yisrael five months ago, it was my first time ever being physically in this land. But it was a homecoming for my soul. My grandparents, Adeline and William, visited here a few decades ago. Each week I use the green-glass Shabbat candlesticks they bought in Jerusalem, along with the silver … Continue reading Our Jewish Mission
Darkness to Light: Poor Vision and Trauma Lead to Spiritual Insights
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
Feminine Power
Genesis 46:8-27 כָּל-הַנֶּפֶשׁ לְבֵית-יַעֲקֹב הַבָּאָה מִצְרַיְמָה, שִׁבְעִים ...all the souls of the house of Yaakov, that came into Mitzrayim, were seventy... Yocheved (the mother of Moses and Aaron and Miriam and one of the greatest Jewish women that ever lived) was that seventieth and final soul of this holy house of Yaakov. She strattled two worlds, with the power to … Continue reading Feminine Power
LEARNING TO RIDE THE WAVES
On the third day, G‑d put the earth into good shape. At His command the waters of the earth gathered together at certain places. The waters formed seas and oceans, lakes and rivers, so that in other parts, the dry land became visible. At G‑d’s further command, the earth was made to produce all kinds … Continue reading LEARNING TO RIDE THE WAVES
Mindy Morasha 