You may have seen the provocative title and gotten triggered. You may have thought, “how can the author dump on the Shluchim — people who sacrifice tremendously for their fellow Jews?” Please hear me out….
The Secret
I am a porn addict. There, I said it. I have told a few close friends but no one else knows or suspects anything wrong, including my wife and family. Over the years I have…
The Elusive Nature of Emotional Abuse
“Slow down. I know you like it fast, but I like it slow.” I feel a sense of hurt, and can’t explain why, but I don’t stop. As asked, my grip grows firm as he…
I Am Alive Because I Love My Parents
I am alive because I love my parents. I don’t want to break their heart by ceasing to live. But I can’t stand my reality. My body, my life, my lack of purpose.. The emptiness,…
More Nightmares, More Memories
Here we go again, another submission to Neshamas because my feelings are drenched in shame, and how could I say this to people who know who I am. Tomorrow in therapy, I will reveal that…
You Know What I Hate About BPD?
You know what I hate about BPD, or Borderline Personality Disorder? I hate that name. I hate the term “Personality Disorder”. Call it what it is. Emotional regulation disorder. Because that’s what it is. BPD…
August 19th
“Good shabbos. You’re new here, right? I think we met last month.” The mikvah lady looks at me quizzically. No, I sigh to myself. We did not meet last month. We met fourteen days ago,…
Give it back. Please.
Against my better judgment, I accepted your Facebook friend request. “He’s hot,” I thought. “He has an exciting job.” We chatted for a few minutes. “Why are we chatting?” I asked. “It’s wrong,” I said….