This is so so powerful. Thank you for sharing in the “during” and not waiting until the end. It is so powerful, so validating. I think when we work on ourselves a lot and grow, feeling set back is so frustrating and disappointing. The feelings that come to my mind are
“I thought I was past this” and “I don’t know if I have the strength to do this again” and “again? Did I make any progress”
Thank you. I think we are all here with you in the struggle. That’s the work, but it’s so so much better not to do it alone. ❤️
I don't know if I'm even supposed to be reading your posts, as they might be meant more for women. I probably get them because, at the urging of a friend, my wife and I gave some tzedakah to your and your husband's Chabad house. And n ow, somehow, I see your posts.
I relate to your struggles in my own way. I recognize our common humanity. I appreciate your vulnerability. I respect your goals. Thank you.
First of all thank you for the tzedakah! And thank You for sharing that the post resonates! We definitely have common humanity and it’s powerful to connect over it.
Thank you for making yourself vulnerable even though I'm sure it wasn't easy. I'm in a similar stage of finally realizing I'm not in control, that certain challenges in my life are probably here to stay. That the coping mechanisms I've been using were helpful only to a point. That the things I'd been pinning my hopes on weren't going to bring my salvation. And yet, somehow, waking up and putting one foot in front of the other. Even if I have no idea what comes next. And maybe that's really what Elul is all about. Finally being ready to surrender into Hashem's plan for us even if it wasn't what I would have chosen for myself. And trusting this plan. Being able to embrace whatever is coming my way with love and not fear.
I don't know if you want to hear that 'it's normal' I also always feel overwhelmed at this time of year. Or if you'd rather hear, 'your situation sounds so tough'
I admire the strength that you're putting in to keep on doing all the wonderful things you do for klal yisroel!
This is so so powerful. Thank you for sharing in the “during” and not waiting until the end. It is so powerful, so validating. I think when we work on ourselves a lot and grow, feeling set back is so frustrating and disappointing. The feelings that come to my mind are
“I thought I was past this” and “I don’t know if I have the strength to do this again” and “again? Did I make any progress”
Thank you. I think we are all here with you in the struggle. That’s the work, but it’s so so much better not to do it alone. ❤️
Thank you for this message!! It’s so true , we don’t have to do it alone
I don't know if I'm even supposed to be reading your posts, as they might be meant more for women. I probably get them because, at the urging of a friend, my wife and I gave some tzedakah to your and your husband's Chabad house. And n ow, somehow, I see your posts.
I relate to your struggles in my own way. I recognize our common humanity. I appreciate your vulnerability. I respect your goals. Thank you.
Yitzchok in Pittsburgh
Hi :) the posts are for everyone!
First of all thank you for the tzedakah! And thank You for sharing that the post resonates! We definitely have common humanity and it’s powerful to connect over it.
Thank you for making yourself vulnerable even though I'm sure it wasn't easy. I'm in a similar stage of finally realizing I'm not in control, that certain challenges in my life are probably here to stay. That the coping mechanisms I've been using were helpful only to a point. That the things I'd been pinning my hopes on weren't going to bring my salvation. And yet, somehow, waking up and putting one foot in front of the other. Even if I have no idea what comes next. And maybe that's really what Elul is all about. Finally being ready to surrender into Hashem's plan for us even if it wasn't what I would have chosen for myself. And trusting this plan. Being able to embrace whatever is coming my way with love and not fear.
100 percent I think Elul has a way of showing us what’s next or where I focus should be. Thank you so much for sharing!! Sending all my 🩷
I don't know if you want to hear that 'it's normal' I also always feel overwhelmed at this time of year. Or if you'd rather hear, 'your situation sounds so tough'
I admire the strength that you're putting in to keep on doing all the wonderful things you do for klal yisroel!
Thank you! I agree there are times of year to that really highlight certain struggles
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