
Friendship breakup: It's over! It felt like a breakup, and for all intents and purposes it was. Dina and Esti had been friends for quite some time, speaking every chance they got and spending hours of their free time together. One day out of the blue Esti realized that Dina was slowly becoming less and less available and not returning…

Comparing, Despairing & Happiness If comparing and despairing is costing your happiness, you're not alone. However, you're the only one that can change this negative cycle. And, FYI - trying to be more like your envied subject won't bring the contentment you seek. Does this sound familiar? Mrs. Stein is so put together. Her kids are well dressed, and she…

How many unhealthy relationships are you navigating this Pesach? Holidays can be beautiful. There's time to spend with family and friends, and an opportunity to disconnect from work, school, and other demanding and time-consuming obligations. As cliché as it sounds, we all know that holidays are also stressful. The Yom Tov of Pesach, being eight days long and involving numerous…

Let's be honest over here: no one chooses to call themself a survivor. Yet in reality it’s probably the bravest position one can be in. Of course there are many ways one can become “a survivor.” Today I’m giving myself that title, so that I can start the long process of healing. I have survived and am now healing from a…