I think generational trauma also plays a big part in the reactions to Israeli politics.

I think generational trauma also plays a big part in the reactions to Israeli politics.

I said to my parents that I don't even know if there should be an Israel. And they were just so upset and hurt.

Because so many rooms are run by men they're just used to women being the "that" - to be adored and dreamed about.

As you grow and change, you become possibly someone else. You want to go back to your family of origin and say, ‘Do you still love me? Would you still love me if I become X or Y or Z? When will you stop loving me? Is this unconditional love and if not what are the conditions?’

I've been told by people I respect that flashbacks only work if they have their own narrative, but they can't be part of the present narrative.

There are times when folks will point out certain characteristics I have, like me being an interruptor, and attribute them to my Jewish identity.