Penelope, I wrote to you recently that I resonated with one of your comments about abuse because it happened to me. I’m constantly working with therapist who has been very helpful. But I struggle to relate in any small way to my two sisters who have always denied the childhood we shared was abusive.
My therapist suggested writing to you asking how you’ve reconciled with relationships with siblings. How have you moved on from the grief & loss?
We know a lot of Israeli immigrants in the US. But I know they will not teach me about what’s best for my kids. How would they know? They are new to the US also. And our intention is definitely to optimize for our kids.
My husband’s parents immigrated from Russia to Israel when he was 6.
They had no idea how to make good decisions for their kids, and they made many mistakes.
But they did get the school thing right – they sent all kids to the best magnet private school in Haifa – and that decision paved Ilia’s way into the best possible route.
I want to do the same for our kids. We have friends in Boston and Austin. Can you help us choose where to go?
penelope@penelopetrunk.com