You entered my life when I was 14. My mother was finally happy. I finally had a “dad” I could look up to. But you had us all fooled. A couple years down the line…
In Your Room
I’m lying on your fold-out couch while you snore on an air mattress on the floor. How did I end up here? You are kind to put up with me — and to put me…
We are here (?)
We are your wives and mothers Sisters and daughters The good ones The pious ones The eishet chayil The daughter of the king We don’t talk about it You don’t hear our voices Because of…
Depression: The Flaw In Love
I am a child. Don’t let this beard fool you. Beneath the hairs on this chest is a heart weak from fear. I am a child lost at a train station, surrounded by big, confident…
Buckle Up and Listen, Because We’ve Had Enough.
Trigger warning for homophobia and suicidality. If you’re queer and not in a great place mentally, maybe skip this one and come back when you’re feeling more stable. Ok. Look. I’ve written about this kind…
Eshet Chayil
When I met you, I thought that everything was going to be different. Wow… A rabbi and Ben Torah, someone who could teach me and lead a family to help me grow closer to the…
Parentified
Wtf is Ahava atzmis crap you say we have?! If you haven’t noticed, I’ll clarify, I despise your love. I hope in the future to come up with a financial amount to pay you if…