Keep Showing Up
When people are in pain, it's too hard for them to figure out what they need, let alone reach out to someone and ask if they can do it.
So don't wait - just show up and do it.
"Do you want Chinese or pizza tonight?"
"I'm going to Trader joes and buying those cookies you like. Do you want me to grab fruit and veggies for you to have in the fridge too?"
"I'm going for a walk at 7. I will knock on your door and see if you're up for coming - if you don't respond, I will know that you're not. And then I will try again on Friday."
"I'm coming by at 9 to take your kids to Shabbat groups - don't worry if they're not dressed. I will help them."
But the biggest issue is that people forget about someone after the crisis is over. Grief and pain don't go away just because people are onto the next tragedy.
Keep showing up.
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What not to say…
If you're worried you may inadvertently hurt someone you love struggling to build their family, swipe to read what to avoid and, more importantly, what to say instead
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Nice texts to send
A simple text can make a world of difference to someone struggling to build their family.
But sometimes you don't know what to say.
Swipe to see some suggestions.
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Be a Villager
Being a villager means showing up: to support and to be supported. For some of us, offering support is a challenge, and for others of us, being on the receiving end is hard.
How are you allowing others to support you in this chapter?
For people you count on, let them know about our new support group, Support Space for Friends and Family, dedicated to the support people of those struggling to build their families
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Letter To My Friend
We ask G-d to forgive our sins during the past year and we reach out to family, friends and acquaintances with apologies as well. But what about when the person you most need to forgive is yourself?
Friends and Missing Out
“Yet, we don't have kids to play with their kids at shabbos meals, go to afternoon activities with, or go to museums with. We have tried to fit in, but maybe it's better to not even try.”