Forgiveness & Boundaries
There should always be an element of forgiveness, but with the adult recognition that you may need to protect yourself against further insult.
Forgive Yourself
We want G-d to forgive us for all our sins, but He can only do so if we are also gentle with ourselves. Look inside and be kind to the you that is hurting.
It’s Yom Kippur Again
On behalf of everyone at IWSTHAB, may this be the year where no one suffers, and Hashem answers all of your prayers. Gmar chasima tova. Xoxo, Aimee
Struggling with Relationship with G-d
One of the pieces that makes this time of year so difficult is the heaviness. Reminder: You are allowed to struggle with your relationship with G-d. even during the High Holidays.
F*** Hashem & F*** Segulos
“ I am so so done. So finished when people always say Hashem this and Hashem that. He can go ******** because I am done. It’s so not fair. I hate G-d.”
Shofar Of Infertility
“The shofar’s sounds accomplish many things: it awakens us, expresses our cries, inspires us, and tells the story of our matriarchs and heroines that we read on Rosh Hashana.”
"Those Who Sow in Tears Will Reap in Joy"
This moving piece from Rachel Rosenthal so eloquently weaves together the pain and joy of the holidays and life through the lens of infertility and loss.
Anger Towards G-d
Especially during the time of the Yamim Tovim when our year is laid out for us by G-d, you may feel anger towards G-d for choosing infertility and loss for you and for causing you pain year after year.
Don’t Ask Anyone If They Are Fasting… Ever.
Tonight begins Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year. And sometimes more than the themes of atonement and forgiveness, people tend to focus on the food...or lack thereof.
Forgiveness
Sometimes we forget how powerful forgiveness can be when we are in a dark place. Even in the face of the unforgivable - it’s important to remember that forgiveness is not just for THEM, it’s also for YOU.
“Last Year I Stood In Shul”
A letter to G-d from a member of the community before Yom Kippur. “Dear G-d…. I call out to you from the bottom of my heart, please bless me with a better year. Fondly, your daughter.”
You Will Get Through This
Yom Kippur just ended, Sukkot is coming in 3 days, next week starts Infant & Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month?!? You are going to get through this.
My Husband During Selichot
How is that a merciful Gd? What did I ever do? All I have ever wanted in life is to be a father!’