The kids were laughing.
Her husband was on the floor, pretending to be a horse, and three little riders were piled on top of him, squealing with delight.

It should have been a sweet scene.
But in the next room, Rivky stood frozen — hands clenched, heart pounding.

They weren’t in pajamas.
The toys ...

“I’m fine.”
That’s what Tova always said — even when she wasn’t.

Even when she felt invisible.
Even when she cried quietly in the shower because it was the only place no one would hear.

For years, Tova prided herself on being the strong one.
She kept everything together — the house, the meals, the...

 “You think I’m supposed to thank him? For what?!”
That’s what Chavi said the first time we spoke about gratitude.
She was angry, tired, and done being the only one who seemed to care about making things better.

Her husband had been distant for months.
He criticized how she handled the kids, rolled...

The holidays are behind us.
The suitcases are (mostly) unpacked.
The kitchen is (mostly) restocked.
And now… life stretches ahead — the long routine of “regular days.”

This is the time when real growth happens.
When the sparkle of Yom Tov gives way to everyday choices.
When your Shalom Bayis — your...

Have you ever felt like your husband was poking at you, throwing out a comment that stings, demanding you do something, or asking for help with something you know he could figure out himself?

That’s bait.

And when you bite? The fight is on.

🎣 What Is “Bait”?

Bait is anything that tempts you to r...

For me, teshuva didn’t start in shul. It started in my marriage.

I was certain of one thing: he needed to change. Not me.
I thought I was a good wife, a good person.
If I was miserable, it had to be his fault.

But he wasn’t changing.
And my resentment grew heavier and heavier.

I tried therapy. It...

Is it just me, or does this time of year feel like running a marathon with no finish line in sight?

The kids are home, the house is upside down, there are school supplies to buy and label, uniforms to find, and Yom Tov is already peeking around the corner. Somewhere in between the summer homework a...

Have you ever thought about how Tisha B’Av and the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash relate to us today? Sure, it’s a historical event, but the lessons are still super relevant. The Beis Hamikdash was destroyed because of baseless hatred and honestly, when we let anger or resentment take root in our...

Miriam and David’s marriage had always been a challenge. From the very beginning, things felt off. They didn’t have the smooth, romantic start that many couples dream of. Instead, their relationship was filled with tension and unspoken frustration.

Miriam, always the one to take charge, tried to ma...