I know I said here that I wanted a break, wanted to withdraw. That's true.Then here I asked you to say hi and sit for...
Anxiety and Depression Articles
Silent readers
I know there must be a bunch of silent readers out there who have stopped by here to read. I hope you're able to take...
Conflicted
I'm so conflicted today. I haven't wanted to go anywhere since shul. I just want to stay home, read to my children,...
Depression, OCD and Judaism: a case study
I happened across this article tonight and thought it was worth sharing. While I don't have OCD itself, I've mentioned...
Less
When I talked to my rabbi yesterday, I said something I knew made no sense and was entirely untrue. But the well of...
I cried at shul
Against my instincts to stay hidden, stay unseen while I'm feeling so much pain, I went to shul. I didn't really want...
Rivka FAQ
Questions: A note on anonymityWhat kind of shul do you go to? How observant are you?If your maternal great-grandmother...
Three words
"How are you?"It's a common question. It's innocuous. Often, it's not even said and meant. It's a pleasantry.I felt...
What would I want my rabbi to know? Part 1
"I want my rabbi to feel comfortable with me, with my disorder..."Revised 1/28/07I want my rabbi in particular to feel...
