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Be Real. Kvetch More.
Sometimes I wonder if I complain too much, or if I’m too negative. There’s definitely a fair amount of kvetching (complaining) in the Jewish world. We worry. We’re on edge. I think it’s probably embedded in us after centuries of persecution. It’s all over our comedy. It’s even in the Torah; the Hebrews complained that things weren’t as…
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Staying sane around food during the holidays
Okay, so raise your hand if any of these thoughts are running through your head during the holiday season… “Why am I still eating even though I’m so full?” “I want ALL THE COOKIES.” “I’m gonna gain so much weight from eating all this.” Pretty overwhelming, eh? First, just a reminder that your worth is NOT determined by…
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Am I too much?
I learned I was too much when the boy I had a crush on in 7th grade said I was “too emotional” and flushed my love letters down the toilet. I learned I was too much when exes called me crazy and punished me for crying or said that maybe they didn’t actually want to be with a…
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Why does my Jewish grandmother want me to eat so much?
“Eat! You’re too skinny!” “Fill your plate!” “Have some more” (when the plate is only half empty) It’s no secret that Jewish mothers and grandmothers like to feed people, especially their families; the above are actually direct quotes from my paternal grandmother, of blessed memory (also pictured here). My mom was a bit like this too. She loved me…
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How to be okay with pandemic weight gain
My body changed during the pandemic and I’m okay with that. I’m not entirely sure if I gained weight or how much, because I don’t weigh myself (part of my recovery), but I have noticed some changes in the way my body looks and feels, and the way my clothes fit. For a very long time, I…
