Mikvah Confessions
Mikvah Night isn’t always joyful…
“The world tells us mikvah night is magical. The night of possibility, of connection. But what if it’s also the night of pressure? Of dread? Of crying in the car on the way there because you’re scared of more disappointment? You’re not broken if it feels this way. You’re human.”
If mikvah night feels hard — what do you wish people understood?
Mikvah
Mikvah - it’s beautiful, it’s magical, it’s triggering, it’s complicated, it’s painful. It can be all of these things when you’re trying to have a baby.
Rituals
There can be comfort in the consistency of ritual.
There’s comfort in the rhythm, in the embrace of the water.
Nothing is happening at the pace I would choose, but there is an opportunity for a resurgence of hope and the possibility of new beginnings.
But there’s also pain—
the grief of dipping again when you wished this month would be different. Mikvah and taharat hamishpacha aren’t simple.
They carry both hope and heartache.
4th of July
Fireworks. Flags. Family BBQs.
And also… grief. Triggers. Feeling completely untethered.
For many in our community, July 4th isn’t about freedom—it’s about feeling trapped. In a body that won’t cooperate. In a story you didn’t choose. In a world that doesn’t understand.
We see you. You don’t owe anyone a red-white-and-blue highlight reel. Light a sparkler or don’t—your heart gets to come first.
Surviving the Two Week Wait
Remember to take care of yourself during the wait… even if all you really want to do is hide in bed and take a test every hour.
Mental Health Care
All of it counts. All of it matters.
Take Care of Yourself
There is so so much going on right now. It’s overwhelming beyond belief. Even in the midst of this chaos, try your best to take a moment and do something to take care of yourself.
Self Care Is So Much More
Self care is so much more than what you may think 💞💞💞
5 Ways You Can Set Boundaries
Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries!!!
Swipe for some practical tips on how to set appropriate boundaries for Thanksgiving and every other holiday🧡
Self-Care Is Sometimes Hard
We think that self-care is about manicures and massages and walks in nature.
And it is.
But it is also sometimes about doing hard things. Having hard conversations. Dealing with people who you don't agree with. Attending an event when you would rather stay home.
Our advice - especially when things are rough?
Think about the those things and see what needs work. It can be transformative to focus on inner work when the world is spinning out of control. Because you can't make other people do what you want, when you want it.
But you can change yourself and the way you react the events around you.
Quick self-care reminders
Quick self-care reminders
Self Care Is a Necessity
Read that book that’s been sitting on your night table. Have a conversation without getting distracted by that rectangle thing that keeps sending you notifications. Breathe. Take a walk outside.
Self-Care Tip #1
If you can find just one thing to smile about, one joke, one crazy situation, one obscenely obnoxious thing someone said to you, and actually laugh about it, your load will definitely feel a little lighter.
Self-Care Tip #2
Because even though it’s impossible to run away from your problems, it’s nice to forget about them for a while. Exploring a new location or a favorite one gets you out of your head and into an alternate reality.
Self-Care Tip #3
If you can find just one thing to smile about, one joke, one crazy situation, one obscenely obnoxious thing someone said to you, and actually laugh about it, your load will definitely feel a little lighter.
Self-Care Tip #4
It’s the little things. They may be little, but don’t dismiss them as happenstance. They’re special gifts for you in the middle of the darkness, to remind you that you are not alone. ❤️
Self-Care Tip #5
We all have our go-to comfort foods that bring us some semblance of joy during times of grief, pain and sadness. And they’re usually carb loaded because those are the foods that increase endorphins.
Self-Care Tip #6
When things get rough, it’s always helpful to have some mantras to play over and over again in your head. Lessen the negative self-talk, it will be easier for you to be able to move through all of the pain.
Self-Care Tip #7
Sometimes, the fact that a conflict is unresolved is the thing that’s keeping you up at night. And a true act of self care would be to discuss this with your person, and try to let some of it go.
Self-Care Tip #8
Choose the things, people and content that bring you joy, and stay away from the things that make you feel yucky. There is enough in your life that is not going according to plan.