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It’s been a few weeks since I have blogged as life has been so busy. Just wanted to share some quotes that really help me get out of the slums.

Life is about the journey, not the destination is a popular saying that emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process and experiences along the way rather than solely focusing on the end goal.

When we think of children, we often view them as brilliant and resilient kids. They can bounce back from almost anything. Although it may seem like children “bounce back”, traumatic experiences in childhood can lead to serious and long-lasting effects into adulthood, particularly when the trauma goes unresolved.

Worries, doubts, and anxiety are a normal part of life. It’s natural to worry about a court date coming up, going on a first date, or even starting a new job. We worry every day about “what if” and we get anxious thoughts in our heads, which start to interfere with our daily life.

Every now and then we are hard on ourselves and feel bad about our lack of progress. We feel guilty that we’ve missed a Torah class, guilty about skipping the gym, or slipping up and doing something we know we shouldn’t have.

Relationships can be great but there may come a time when you both know that the relationship has to come to an end. When you break up with your partner, you sometimes lose a best friend.

As summer approaches, the school year is coming to an end. An end for Morahs, moms, and students. It’s a time filled with anticipation and excitement. Even as a kid myself I remember counting down the days, weeks, and months, until the school year was over.

How often do you pause to appreciate what Hashem has given us in life? As I am becoming more observant, I began to appreciate things around me more. As I saw more of the world, I realized all the things I’d been given are not rights, but privileges.

Dating is hard enough, but dating as a single mom adds a whole new level of complication. Speaking as a single mom I find myself pulled in so many different directions Working, carpooling, cooking, cleaning, helping with homework, being woken up in the middle of the night, calling off for sick kids…

So I’m going to keep this a very short blog, only because there’s really not a whole bunch to say but I’m writing because this is what's been on my mind for the last 3 weeks.

Getting divorced is never part of the plan. Divorce is never easy. Doesn't matter whether it was a mutual decision, the marriage was abusive or the relationship just came to an end. Divorce is hard and it’s much harder when kids are involved.

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Often we never do. We’re so busy with work, motherhood, and school. Name it we all have something. When was the last time you thanked Hashem, the last time you counted your blessings?