For anyone who needs to hear it:
Don't look me up and down
Don't hint at anything pregnancy-related
And certainly don't ask me anything directly
It's my body, not a billboard
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It is not just your family.
It's not just your family - so many people are surrounded by loved ones who make inappropriate comments without realizing how hurtful it is
What have you heard this holiday so far?
Sending a hug
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Quick Reminder
This also works in the middle of a meal too- you could suddenly become feverish. 😉
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Ways to set boundaries
Need a hand setting boundaries this Passover? We're with you
Here are nine ways to empower yourself by speaking up for what you need with your loved ones
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Being thankful but also sensitive
All the complaints are valid, but people also miss that they are signs of many blessings. If you are surrounded by people in a different stage of
Be thankful, and be sensitive
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You would never know
You truly truly truly never know what is going on behind closed doors or in one's heart
Be kind
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5 ways to set boundaries during Passover
You have options, even if they feel uncomfortable to consider or use
Look out for yourself - it's not selfish, it's essential
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How can we be free when…
How can you call this freedom?
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Pesach without a baby
Another Pesach approaches without a baby
It's a painful reality for so many Jewish people and families
You are not alone
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Counting
“Six weeks Six weeks since my lifeless fetus was removed from uterus. 42 days 42 days since my dreams and hopes were ripped from heart. 1,008 hours.”
This Night
Welcome to Passover. We are going to be talking about a lot about why it is so hard, why this holiday is so important in our minds, and how you can get through it.
How Can We Be Free?
How can we be free when we're slaves to basal body temperatures and the right combination of meds, organic food, herbs, yoga, acupuncture and meditation?
Passover Reflection
So many comments will come in during the next week about family size. Hopefully this piece will be a reminder to all of you to never assume anything.
Passover Seder Tips
So yeah - that's why we are talking about it so much. And giving voice to the negative feelings that surround it for so many.
Comparing Family Size
Hold your head high and don't do the comparisons. We broke free of the slavery thousands of years ago. There is no need to willingly put yourself back there.
Empowered Passover
9 things you can say to family or friends to make you feel empowered during Passover (and always!). “I won’t be able to make it. Something came up.”
Crazy Things Heard Over Passover
Crazy things followers have heard from friends and family over Passover. We wish we were making these up. These. Are. Awful. Period. Sending you all love
Yearning on Pesach
No one is saying that you can't complain. No one is saying that parenting isn't hard. Being on the receiving end of these kinds of messages/posts for the last 10 days can be hard for anyone struggling to have a baby.
It’s OK to Say No
Here’s a message for Chol Hamoed but also all the time: Go easy on yourself. Just because you CAN, doesn’t mean you HAVE to. It’s ok to say no.
National Infertility Awareness Week & Passover
It’s no coincidence that National Infertility Awareness Week overlaps with Passover….