I left the Hasidic community. This was my experience. “The Gett”

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The name in this essay has been changed.
This is a reading of a very personal essay that I wrote in 2010, shortly after leaving the Hasidic community. It does NOT reflect my life today, and how I feel now. Many years have gone by, and many old wounds have healed. But the essay remains a time capsule of those hard times as I transitioned onto a different path. I read it for the camera when we had a camera set up in our home for a different project, and I found the experience of reading out loud those raw, heartbroken moments to be deeply moving.
Please be gentle. I've been agonizing over whether I should publish this as it's extremely personal and would appreciate your kindness.

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@JW-yt7lr Месяц назад

Frieda , so many of us who sought divorce shared your feelings . So many of us , like you , were stubborn women . We stayed stubborn, we made our way , sometimes stumbling, but it was our way . Stay stubborn Frieda , and all the women who have chosen that path . Stay stong .

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Месяц назад

❤️❤️💕💕 I’m staying stubborn and sending love

@charlenenelson16 23 дня назад

I don’t see any of you as stubborn or willful. You are simply souls answering the call to freely express yourself. Determined and strong. Your passion is not a detriment. It and you are an asset. Thank you for sharing what so many of us need to hear.

@plainandsimple2576 17 дней назад

Tears are flowing , streaming down my face. I understand, though I’ve never been there… I am Widowed 4 years, stubborn to the core! Hugs❤

@JW-yt7lr 17 дней назад

@plainandsimple2576 Stay strong sister ... I've been where you are now and it wasn't easy , but every day is a chance to get up and push forward . It's a cliche but , one day at a time worked for me .

@plainandsimple2576 17 дней назад

@@JW-yt7lr I try.. G. D is with me daily♥️

@latinagringa 8 месяцев назад

Frieda, this was absolutley one of the most poignant and moving videos I have ever seen. You were able to convey such pain, strength, vulnerability and hope all at the same time. Please know this really touched my heart and I know a lot of people like me will relate deeply... you are truly helping to make a community that seems so foreign to most people relatable through your work and your words here in this essay. Thank you!!

@karajarvis2254 8 месяцев назад

I can't agree more. I know the pain is real. I, too, had a divorce 😢

@karenoquinn4702 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing such a personal aspect of your life in such a beautiful monologue. You are a brave and courageous woman, following your life’s journey on your own terms. Mazel Tov Frieda .

@jacccaro 8 месяцев назад

Frieda, your essay and presentation touched my heart. So heartfelt and honest. Shalom.❤

@VioletACordy 8 месяцев назад

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@VioletACordy 8 месяцев назад

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@christinas8071 8 месяцев назад

Frieda, your words have touched me so deeply. I'm sitting here in bed, on the other side of the world in Australia, coffee in hand before the work day begins and suddenly i have tears, silent tears trickling down my face and without realising it, i am holding my breath, transfixed by your words. This was simply so beautiful - i thank you for sharing.

@debstanyer812 7 месяцев назад

I'm in Australia also and this gabbed my heart also

@HK-Light 8 месяцев назад

This made me cry. People really don't understand the pain. Not all marriages end in misery of abuse like the media wants you to believe. Some end in the misery of abandonment filled with love. So much love to you sister.

@hindapally7969 8 месяцев назад

Frieda, I went through the GET experience many years ago, and even though I’ve moved on just like you did, your essay put me right back into the dreary basement room where the “ceremony “ took place and I got the chills. You’re smart, strong and beautiful and I wait for your videos every week. Love your courage. Hinda

@collettefassettschmidtke9582 Месяц назад

That was beautiful and heartbreaking. I can’t imagine the strength that took you to do that.

@kindnessmatters604 8 месяцев назад

Dear Dear Frieda, I was moved the first time you posted this. I am so happy you are sharing this to the wider group as well. You, my dear, are a writer. A beautiful writer. I can feel every second of this.

@CK1000ism 8 месяцев назад

So beautifully relayed. The line about the Rabbi and his "acknowledgement of my presence" being seen as an act of kindness speaks volumes.

@myriamlip1198 3 месяца назад

Your honesty and without putting anyone down is on another level. You're so genuine. I wish for you to find your place and be happy.

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 3 месяца назад

Thank you. Amen.🙏

@brianlawson363 8 месяцев назад

I am honored that you chose to share something so personal with me and the others on this channel who follow you. Your kind and endearing spirit are what keep me looking forward to each and every time you post. Thank you for sharing. Peace, happiness and blessings to you.

@johngrund3206 8 месяцев назад

Remarkable, Frieda…I cried…and I was comforted

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much John.

@VioletACordy 8 месяцев назад

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@isaacf1055 8 месяцев назад

As a Hasidic husband myself, I understand more than others what you went through. חזק ואמץ! ס׳וועט נאך קומען גוטע צייטן. איר זענט א הייליגע און לויטערע נשמה.

@kippykate9905 8 месяцев назад

Beauty from ashes.

@tecora7419 8 месяцев назад

❤

@lesaym5871 8 месяцев назад

❤💯%

@boropark12 8 месяцев назад

💯!! Very touching to hear you say that!

@Aham-Na 7 месяцев назад

Oy vey do you look at ALL as pure and holy souls, … ???

@kevinbentley3790 7 месяцев назад

I'm moved by how poetically and vividly you describe your pain and sadness, and even more so that you do this without rancor or animosity. It shows your goodness, and is an example to me.

@shimmysertin 8 месяцев назад

Unreal 💔😪 going through this struggle in my hasidic marriage right now, too. It's scary how the feelings are so well expressed. It felt like this presentation was a personal gift.

@kellyfeltzer5402 4 месяца назад

How are all of you Hasidic Jewish ppl seeing and responding to this? I thought you were not supposed to have access to the internet?

@donnamarshall8349 8 месяцев назад

Oh heck - that was truly heartbreaking 💔. Your bravery in presenting this to the outside world is immense. Much love from an English Christian 💕💕

@maryschmertz6561 8 месяцев назад

So heartbreaking, so powerful. You express yourself beautifully.

@joeyjoy7829 8 месяцев назад

What a stunning piece of writing. So brilliantly sharing the intimate alienation of a painful, powerful moment in your past. I'm sure that it remains not just in the past but in the fabric of 'you'. Freida, you are dazzlingly intelligent but have a wonderful gift of emotional intelligence too. Thank you for sharing, universally, for all of us stubborn but not bullish souls who feel it all but have to do it anyway. ❤

@agarfinkel 7 месяцев назад

That’s not an essay, it’s a poem. And it’s beautiful. ❤❤

@katherinemcmahon509 8 месяцев назад

Im not jewish but i had the same feelings when my husband divorced me. I wasnt told about the court date. I just received a document in the mail. I can still feel the emptyness and hear the silence that enveloped me. That was 30 years ago.

@chanieweiss4288 8 месяцев назад

@katherinemcmahon509 Did you not have warning? I hope things worked out well for you.

@willsmom93 8 месяцев назад

That is how I felt the day my husband left.

@patarcher1813 5 месяцев назад

What country do you live in? Certainly not the US.

@hollywebster6844 4 месяца назад

Yes. Same.

@hollywebster6844 4 месяца назад

@@patarcher1813I'm in the US and that is how it works in my state. With no-fault divorce, if you are not the person who files, you don't know anything until you get a letter saying you are divorced. It's not even a copy of the official court document. I had to pay to get a copy of that.

@loridocter2144 8 месяцев назад

I am divorced, too, and I have carried the guilt of the divorce for almost 40 years. I have since remained, and I am happy. I'm Jewish, so the guilt is real. I applaud your honesty and fragility. I don't know any Hassidics, but I know how a cloistered community can be.

@ohgrammy48 8 месяцев назад

Oh sweet, Frieda! My heart breaks for you. I have felt your pain. I understand. How beautifully you presented your feelings. ❤️🙏🏻😢

@RielLis 8 месяцев назад

"The same heart..." this was deeply moving and meaningful to share. It is received with respect and compassion!

@AnnieEpstein-f7k 8 месяцев назад

My heart broke with yours Frieda. You're such a strong woman. I applaud your courage in taking such a difficult step alone, and thank you so much for sharing it with us. I pray that love has or will find you again xx

@randivansack9482 8 месяцев назад

Wow, Frieda...my eyes are filled with tears of understanding as you recited this profound, magnificent piece. I am filled with gratitude to have heard these words, coming from your beautiful, authentic heart. Thank you for being so courageous and for sharing your soul.

@PoppyOak 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful essay! ❤ my heart breaks for the pain you went through and I’m so happy you found your way and are thriving. Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal story. It is truly compelling.

@joycerapp2583 8 месяцев назад

U are a woman with deep core values and sensitivity. The way u expressed the happenings to you during the divorce echoes many other women who have been thru it also no matter what background. U gave them a voice and expressed so poignantly what they physically and emotionally went thru. Thank you . 😢

@TravelinJenB 8 месяцев назад

Frieda you have such a way with words, and none moreso than with this baring of your soul. I would enjoy hearing more personal essays in the future.

@martak8933 8 месяцев назад

That was beautiful Frieda! You are very brave for sharing such a personal piece. Would love to listen to any other of your essays in the future!

@SharonPerp 8 месяцев назад

How could we be anything *but* gentle? This is stunningly beautiful and I think you for sharing it.

@rileyfox4001 8 месяцев назад

He must have been a fool!

@SharonPerp 8 месяцев назад

Seriously, you need that simple typo explained? I thank (😊) it wasted both our time, lol, but then again I didn't need to answer so that's on me.@@rileyfox4001

@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv 7 месяцев назад

No he wasnt. She decided to change the course of her life and no longer be religious. He does not have to hop on a ride away from his faith...

@Walid-bn6ih 5 месяцев назад

@@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@shulamitkalish3060 8 месяцев назад

This is the most heartbreakingly beautiful piece. Frieda you have such a unique capacity to see life, Judaism, culture through all its facets.

@nielsvandam1850 8 месяцев назад

Frieda what a beautiful video! You are a fantastic woman.

@mrsk4343 8 месяцев назад

Oh my word. Poignant and tragic and beautiful.

@goldeneglikengold2537 8 месяцев назад

דיין ענגליש איז הויך קוואליטי. צום פוינט די ביסט א קליגע הייליגע ליכטיגע פרוי . איך ווינש דיך נאר גוט(איך בין א סאטמערער)!

@carrollrhodes4050 8 месяцев назад

Could not read it. You get a thumbs up anyway! Carroll

@beans4853 8 месяцев назад

@@carrollrhodes4050"your English is high quality. To the point, you are an intelligent and holy woman. I wish you only the best (I am a satmar person)"

@Savti1015 4 месяца назад

The raw emotion and gut level honesty is remarkable. What strength you have. May you continue to rebuild your life even as you poignantly share your story. All good wishes to you.

@loriloristuff 8 месяцев назад

Hugs! You are a strong woman, my dear. There are so many things we aren't sure we can endure without dying!!!! And you did, you survived, and endured, as painful as it was, and thrived. You're an excellent writer.

@bethowens8863 8 месяцев назад

"They don't know how far I've come with your support, only to come too far." So beautiful and so gut-wrenching to hear. It's clear that your son's father is a good person who helped you to flourish and supported you as far as he felt he could. To leave such a sheltered community for the complete unknown just isn't an option for everybody - not everyone can go on that journey knowing it's taking them away from the only way of life they've known. It sounds like you've made peace with that and built a new relationship with the community which is much healthier and more rewarding.

@Hampdood84 7 месяцев назад

I would love to hear a poem about what the husband would possibly say/think/feel.

@annbellfeinstein 8 месяцев назад

Very emotional and powerful. Amazing

@PossumLover1111 5 месяцев назад

That was deeply moving and brought me to tears. I really felt it. I hope your life now is filled with joy, beauty, and lots of love.

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 5 месяцев назад

Thank you ❤️🌹

@ArianaPinheiro 6 месяцев назад

😭 this was so intense... I could picture the whole scene in my mind... very emotional and at the same time so powerful!!

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 6 месяцев назад

thank you ❤️

@wendi2819 6 месяцев назад

Lovely, sweet Frieda, your essay is so authentic and beautiful. If i were Jewish, I would now be an old Bubby and I want to wrap you in my arms, ease this heartache and give you a little extra current that has ran throughout womanhood since our complicated beginning!❤❤❤ I'm so happy time has passed and the talented entrepreneurial life you have forged is proof of the strength the Rabbi knew God had given you. Even if he could not openly tell you so.❤❤❤❤✡️🕎

@danaloudenslager1182 8 месяцев назад

That essay absolutely penetrated my heart. I’ve watched your videos with other folks who are OTD, like yourself but this is the first time I’ve ever heard something that captures the contemporaneous experience as one makes their exit. It’s so achingly human. Thank you for publishing something so personal.

@mrs.brunke443 8 месяцев назад

I am not Jewish but this transcends that difference. Your words reach out to each person who has gone through a personal heartbreak of whatever nature. If I were with you in person I think the only response to this would be to sit in silence letting our hearts feel the hurt and the healing together.

@chanieweiss4288 8 месяцев назад

@MrsBrunke You sound quite poetic yourself.

@boathousejoed1126 8 месяцев назад

There are instances when words fall short, sending a virtual hug..

@gabesimmonds8421 8 месяцев назад

I heard this before, maybe you posted an essay previously. What struck me than is your loneliness in the procedure, meanwhile your ex husband received support from the male family members. Even if it was physical just by being there, but you sounded very lonely. Well after all you flourished and keep flourishing.

@kristinesharp6286 8 месяцев назад

Was it support or pressure? Is any couple equally zealous about religious practice their entire married life? Was it cause of the talk of the neighbors? Such a pity the marriage ended. Such a relief a get was given. There are cruel cases when the husband won’t give a get. Losing a child they each are the only ones to grieve the same way about it. To not grieve together seems wrong. It’s not a society that permits relationships in a casual way after the marriage ends like in the secular world.

@TristouMTL 8 месяцев назад

You brought me to tears, and I have nothing but love and respect and thanks for your stubbornness and your intelligence and your ability to write.

@barbaraketchum8287 8 месяцев назад

Divorce is so heartbreaking no matter how it happens. Mine was fraught with so many court proceedings and was drawn out for years. But the death of a partnership and dream is always so painful. I have flourished and moved on, and it seems as though you and your son have done the same. Many prayers and blessings to you!! ❤

@martinelanglois3158 8 месяцев назад

This is so moving, so powerful, so poignant. Strenght and vulnerability into one. You are a very talented courageous woman. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sending hugs. 😢

@leviadelman 6 месяцев назад

I was able to slip away from my Chassidic background because I was untethered, but in that lack of tethering, I was able to avoid, rather than face, my decisions. And while that spared me the immensity of feelings and sadness that you expressed here, it also robbed me of the courage and clarity of facing and expressing them. Thank you for sharing this.

@lynneuribeross2695 8 месяцев назад

Wow!!!! Can I cry!!! I can relate with my own divorce as a Christian.

@laurameisenhelter9186 8 месяцев назад

Frieda, thank you for sharing something so deeply personal. You are brave to share your story. You are brave to remain true to yourself. Thank you.

@MaureenDrees 4 месяца назад

How brave and powerful, thank you.

@pqlasmdhryeiw8 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this painful and intimate moment with us. And in a manner that is very you - I remember you saying you always liked writing and poetry as a child and teenager.

@sophiemorrison9820 6 месяцев назад

Your pain and aloneness came through the screen and left me teary eyed. It's the price you paid for not being able to conform to a path laid out before you. I think you have since grown and found satisfaction and happiness. I have enjoyed your pursuits on video. Much success and love to you in your life ahead.

@hannahyoung3533 8 месяцев назад

I feel sad for both you and your ex-hubby. When couples grow apart, it doesn't make one person right or one person wrong but it does cause such sadness in both people in dealing with the changes. I hope both of you have been able to heal and have happy lives.

@coucoumme 8 месяцев назад

There is something universal in your sentiments. The loss, the fear, the sadness, yet perhaps the relief. How frightening and profoundly sad it is when we become a stranger to someone. Beautifully written.

@noeminkemachor5324 8 месяцев назад

It was brilliant and sad,but here you are strong and blessed after many years.I wonder what happened your husband how he is doing?

@berteisenbraun7415 8 месяцев назад

I almost feel ashamed to have such personal feelings given to me! it does give me a window into your life. you tugged at my Heart Strings today, The loss of a Child is very Painful and a lifelong struggle, grieving for a child is forever. Thank you for helping me know you!

@toniclarke118 26 дней назад

Rare and brutally honest spoken with such dignity. It’s not easy listening to someone’s personal heartbreak. Thank you.

@interesting391 8 месяцев назад

I cried through this whole video

@AftonGroveKnitter 8 месяцев назад

You are so brave, and I’m afraid I’m getting ready to face the same situation, yet, I’m an old lady, 74 years old, and married for 31 years. I have no family or no where to go. I’m so afraid!

@maryapatterson 8 месяцев назад

I shall light a candle and shall pray for courage and strength as you start a new phase in your life.

@cynthiafisher9907 8 месяцев назад

@AftonGroveKnitter I am not far behind you in age and have been married a very long time as well. I can feel your fear and I understand how hard it may be to face. I’m sure there will be a long grieving process that only you will be able to walk. But I think there will also be glimmers of light as well. You may find a freedom you haven’t known in ages. In order to preserve your health, I hope you will find some support from friends or a counselor to help you walk through this hard time, so you come out the other side mostly intact. If I had to face what you believe you are facing, I would have to also lean very hard on the Lord. I may not make it otherwise. I will pray for you to find peace in your journey.

@aggieglitter 8 месяцев назад

Pray to Yahweh, say his name and he will hear you. Pray with all your heart and all your might.

@Alexandria01 6 месяцев назад

Stay true to you. The road is long and hard but this too shall pass and you're going to be so much stronger and wiser

@marietjiehildebrandt1324 5 месяцев назад

You can do this...one day at a time

@simonewoodwell7354 8 месяцев назад

So powerful, so sad but I am not sure that you really wanted the Get. I only hear sadness and no rancor. As a part of the non0rthodox world, I am surprised by the lack of bitterness and angry feelings. Because of your lovely and informative videos, I know that you have made a life. I wish for you more happiness and light. Thank you for sharing your essay.

@Makealah 7 месяцев назад

I think you would be surprised to hear how many divorces in the secular world are also bittersweet! It's why releasing content like this is important. Sometimes things just don't work out, and ending it is for the best, but it is still painful.

@donnahibbard1774 7 месяцев назад

I heard your pain, I felt it, and I cried. You are valued and appreciated. ❤

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 7 месяцев назад

Thank you ❤️

@sharpfocus5 8 месяцев назад

Brava Frieda. That was a brave thing to do and you did it beautifully.

@bettymaines6305 8 месяцев назад

I applaud your bravery in posting this. It is difficult to share our most heart felt feelings with the public , and this is exactly what you did. I applaud you.

@cdewey5115 7 месяцев назад

Your ability to capture emotions with your writing and sharing your life is a wonderful gift you have been given!

@shanedraney7667 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful, melancholy, sad, but filled with love, acceptance, and hope.

@ambergoulet 7 месяцев назад

That was so very beautiful. You have honored the world by sharing it. Thank you.

@InMyCups 6 месяцев назад

Your words left me breathless. Thank you for sharing.

@rabeksmom 8 месяцев назад

I'm honored that you opened up to share this with us. It's so profound. thank you.

@kerrymonroe4888 6 месяцев назад

This is astonishingly well crafted. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you are able to share it with even wider audiences.

@julesanaplans4162 8 месяцев назад

Lovely. Very discriptive and sad, yet hopeful.

@ladyrose3338 7 месяцев назад

“I’m not alone…” You’re right Frieda, and you never will be…much love to you and thank you for sharing such a raw time in your life with all of us. Shalom 🕊️🤍

@cookeechoc8824 3 месяца назад

My Goodness, how this text pulls on the heart-strings... A spot-on rendition of the complex, confusing and conflicting feelings of knowing the time has come to part ways, when the heart is still unsure... It reminds me of Led Zeppelin's song, "Babe I'm gonna leave you"...😭

@sabineottala3588 8 месяцев назад

Gosh, this was powerful. I'm in awe of your honesty and ability to put words to those feelings. I got married and divorced young as well and I don't think I've ever acknowledged the emotions as clearly as you did here.

@CoolkenyanInisrael 5 месяцев назад

Wow, hugs

@MonaPress-h5b 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Freida for giving voice for those of us who could not,would not 9:08 9:08

@maggieharris2248 8 месяцев назад

Oh Frieda! I can only imagine how hard it was for you to speak this all in front of the camera, sharing, and baring your feelings to help us understand the depth of what you went through. You are brave, kind, gentle, and brilliant. Many others here have expressed more eloquently than I can how you have touched our souls today and how much we appreciate you and your channel. Thank you for your willingness to share all aspects of Hasidic life with us. You are a blessing to us and a real Mentsch. I know what it’s like to be stubborn, too, and leave behind family, friends, and religion. Now here I am all these years later converting to Judaism. Thank you again, dearFrieda. 💖🇮🇱❤️‍🩹

@kaynewling3455 8 месяцев назад

Unbelievably moving. I admire your courage, your honesty with yourself and others, and your deep thinking.

@ruchamawiesenfeld9302 8 месяцев назад

How beautifully written and heartbreakingly painful.

@jeffbarr1 8 месяцев назад

Frieda thank you for always showing honest , objective , and moving videos that show Judaism in a positive light and sharing personal things about yourself!

@bettymaines6305 8 месяцев назад

Oh Frieda, my heart aches for the pain you were feeling on this fateful day. Your prose is heartbreakingly beautiful You were brave beyond measure to take this journey. I so hope you have found peace and joy in your new life. You have more than earned it.

@peterboyle6229 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Frieda, we feel your pain so well expressed in your essay. This is beautiful poetry.

@JulieReyes67 6 месяцев назад

This is heartbreaking and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your soul.

@susanjoyce8053 6 месяцев назад

Frieda, you’ve touched my heart and brought me with you during such a painful time. Go in peace. Find happiness.

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 6 месяцев назад

Ha ha, בני יואל had rebbetzin alte feige for years!

@mary-kittybonkers2374 8 месяцев назад

Dear Frieda, thank you so much for sharing this intimate, powerful and heartbreaking glimpse into this most seminal moment in your life. You have such a beautiful way with words. You describe even the emotionally painful, jarring moments and the finality of the ‘Get’ so poetically, and with such dignity. Thank you again for sharing yourself at your most vulnerable and at this moment of aloneness and exile. Regards, Mary x

@elizaf.9040 8 месяцев назад

You are an incredibly beautiful woman, intelligent, kind, sensitive, and loving. I admire you greatly.

@Time.for.tea. 5 месяцев назад

Wow. That was powerful. I needed a few minutes of silence when the video ended to process it. It touched my soul. Thank you for sharing.

@AnnieEpstein-f7k 8 месяцев назад

I am so moved by this Frieda. How tough that was for you and how brave you were. I really feel your pain and sense of loss. Thank you so much for sharing something so intimate but difficult with us xx

@maryrivers1502 8 месяцев назад

Wow! That was powerful. Thank you so much for being vulnerable and willing to share that with us!

@MsSherryjh 8 месяцев назад

Oh Frieda. How beautiful and how sad. Two things can be true at the same time. Thank you for sharing your two truths with me, with us. Keep writing, I know you have. Your words are heart felt, heart shared.

@joni77933 8 месяцев назад

Dear dear Frieda, you have expressed so beautifully the heartache many of us have felt in having to leave someone deeply loved and cherished because of the comfort that was once enough but no longer is enough. I express it poorly but you have expressed it poignantly and honestly. I am truly sorry our had to experience the pain of the end of your marriage. The Hasidic traditions you share with us truly speak to human experience so very deeply. ❤

@katerichards 8 месяцев назад

That was beautiful, thank you for expressing it in such a way. I think any divorce is a rending (speaking from experience) that it takes a very long time to get past and move on with any kind of sense of normalcy or goodness, but I had the support of my family and even his father I had to push away to support his son instead because we were very close. I cannot imagine the strength and love for yourself and your son it took to leave. I admire and respect you so much.

@AllisonDossett 7 месяцев назад

That is heartbreakingly beautiful

@bobbypaluga4346 5 месяцев назад

Wow Frieda, what beautiful yet heartbreaking words.

@7ennifer 28 дней назад

You are a gifted writer, truly. This heart-wrenching essay will stay with me for a while. Thank you for having the courage to share something so painful and having the courage, overall, to be authentic.