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Is Wednesday introductions a thing? I’m going to

Is Wednesday introductions a thing? I’m going to make it a thing, and be sure to introduce yourself in the comments! 😉
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I took a few days off social media and came back to a bunch of new followers thanks to my friend @ariel.loves sharing so many amazing accounts showcasing the Jewish community here on Instagram. So if you’re new (or even if you’re not), here’s a few fun facts you may not know about me!
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1. ) I live in northern Virginia with my husband and two girls. In keeping with Ashkenazi tradition, they are named after my grandparents - Abigail after my grandfather, Abe, and Ella after my grandmother, Edith.
2. ) I’m Jewish and my husband is Catholic! We work together to ensure our girls grow up with both our faiths, and what they choose to believe as adults is up to them. It’s unconventional, but it works for us.
3. ) I became a minivan mom earlier this year and I love it. Sliding doors are the best, am I right? 🙌🏻
4. ) I collect cookbooks - yes, even in the era of Pinterest. At last count, I had over 300. I know, it’s a little excessive. 🤷🏻‍♀️
5. ) I believe that life is made of up thousands of small kindnesses. The last few months have been some of the most challenging I’ve ever experienced, but I will never forget the kindness I’ve received during this time. ❤️
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What about you? Leave a fun fact in the comments so we can get to know each other!

Today, Abbie was the happiest I’ve seen her in m

Today, Abbie was the happiest I’ve seen her in months. The reason? She got to go back to dance @showcasedancestudio. 🩰
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When everything closed down 4 months ago, she took it in stride and handled everything with more grace than I could have imagined. I mean, imagine being 7 and having so much of your life stripped away - your school, your friends, your activities - and having to stay home for weeks on end. I still have strong memories of the year I was 7 - and hers are going to be so much different than mine.
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But today, Abbie got to get one of her favorite things back - dance. She was nervous, and excited, and so, so happy.
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I’m not going to lie, things are tight right now with me on unemployment, so I really debated spending the money on one month of summer classes. The smile she gave me when she got home from class was worth every single penny.
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And now, I have an extra push in my job search - to find something soon so my girl can keep dancing.

REAL TALK: The truth about unemployment during COV

REAL TALK: The truth about unemployment during COVID-19.
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Some days are good. Those are the days I wake up, move my body, eat good foods, and have an optimistic outlook on what’s coming. Those are the days that the possibilities are endless, this time with my kids is a gift, and I know there is a reason I’m going through this.
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Some days are awful. Those are the days I binge on ice cream and cookies, sit around like a bump on a log, and feel sorry for myself. Those are the days I relive what happened to me, over and over again in my head. Those are the days that one small thing can send me on a downward spiral, where everything seems wrong and endless.
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Some days are a mix of both. Those are the days I manage a workout, but eat a few cookies. The days I have a great conversation, but also receive an automated application rejection. The days my kids give me the best hugs but also drive me crazy.
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ALL THOSE DAYS ARE NORMAL RIGHT NOW.
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Despite today’s positive news on job creation, I am still one of millions of unemployed Americans. We are still facing record unemployment, a global pandemic, a civil rights crisis, and more. 2020 is a year none of us will forget, and a year our firsthand accounts and histories will be vitally important.
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So if you’re in the same boat as me right now, I’m with you. It’s normal to have all these emotions, even in the same day. We will get through this eventually, one day, one moment at a time.

Happy Father’s Day to my two favorite dads. Firs

Happy Father’s Day to my two favorite dads. First, the best partner I could ask for in this crazy life. Chris was just meant to be a girl dad and he makes these two laugh every day.

Second, to my dad, who has always been there for me and can somehow can always make me feel better with just a few words. ❤️

First Grade Complete! 🙌🏻 We’re both excite

First Grade Complete! 🙌🏻 We’re both excited and sad to see this school year end. Filling our days will be a bit harder without the daily Zoom calls!⁣⁣⠀
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When schools shut down in March, none of us expected that we wouldn’t be going back this school year. It’s been challenging, but Abbie has made the best of it and I’m so proud of how she’s progressed this year. She’s become a really strong reader, been a leader in her class, and really works at being a friend to everyone.⁣⁣⠀
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Now on to a not-so-normal summer and hopefully a more normal start to 2nd grade in the fall! Happy summer!

I have two little girls. Little girls who never ha

I have two little girls. Little girls who never have to worry about being in danger because of the color of their skin.⁣⁣⠀
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As a Jewish American, it isn’t something I take lightly. I know our appearance protects is and gives us privilege. I know we are fortunate to be able to blend in now. Not so long ago, my grandparents were facing death because because of a star on their clothing. While the work against anti-semitism is far from done, it’s not typically visual - unlike racism.⁣⁣⠀
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In watching what has continued to happen to the black community, I can’t help but make a connection to my grandparents’ experiences. Not being able to leave your neighborhood. Use of excessive force by those who are supposed to protect you. Not feeling safe sleeping in your own home. All because they are racist, and disguise that as fear of you.⁣⁣⠀
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There is so much bias in our world, and unraveling it will take years of work. I am far from an expert here, but I am actively trying to learn, to connect with and learn from those who know more. Because isn’t life about connection?⁣⁣⠀
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One of the conversations I often have with Abbie is how people are different. We talk about her friend J, who is biracial. We talk about how that is hard for her, how she can be a good friend. We talk about our neighbor M, who is Muslim, and how she can and understand his culture and be a friend to him. We talk about how families are different, how they come in all different combinations but are all based on love.⁣⁣⠀
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We talk about respect and learning from those differences. I hope that I am teaching her well, teaching my girls that people have value, that we need to stand up when something isn’t right. We need to learn, and to grow so we can become allies.⁣⁣⠀
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On my way home from the grocery store today, I drove through the intersection where protestors gathered last night, less than a mile from my home. I was freaked out last night, but when I drove through that intersection today, I saw hope and connection as I waited for the light to change. Two people - one white, one black - cleaning up the intersection together.⁣⁣⠀
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We’re in this together. ❤️

Yesterday, I finally made a phone call I’d been

Yesterday, I finally made a phone call I’d been putting off for 8 weeks. I called my insurance company to get information on finding a therapist.⁣⁣⠀
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I called and talked to two women who were incredibly kind and supportive. They told me exactly what was covered, then sent over everything I needed to get started, including a list of local therapists, all whom are currently doing virtual visits. It felt like a big step, a step toward healing and getting through this massive transition I’m going through.⁣⁣⠀
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Then today, I curled my hair for no reason other than the fact I wanted to. I put on my favorite makeup products, taking the time to apply them carefully, playing with color and having fun with them. I looked in the mirror when I was done. ⁣⁣⠀
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OH. THERE I am.⁣⁣⠀
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It was so nice to look up and recognize myself, the self that had a life she loved and was unapologetically herself. It was so nice to look up at see ME again. I miss her so much.⁣⁣⠀
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I know this journey will probably get harder before it gets easier. I have to figure out what I want, how I fit in the world again. I have to do it while looking for a new job, being with my kids full time, and trying my best to be safe during this pandemic. I wish so much that I’d made my mental health a priority at the beginning of 2020, rather than waiting deep into a crisis to reach out.⁣⁣⠀
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But I DID reach out. And I’m going to celebrate that. ❤️

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