Hello and Hag Sameach (happy Passover) to those of you celebrating it. If you are not familiar with it, Passover celebrates the redemption of the ancient Israelites from 400+ years of slavery.
In recent years, Passover has come to mean much much more to me. Why? Well, it was about 5 or 6 years ago that I first said the word "incest" outloud and referred to myself. It was so liberating to say it. Z was the first one to hear me say it out loud and Z was supportive and believed me - two very important things.
Now, years later, Passover continues to evolve as a mix of remembering an ancient story, participating in the various aspects of the holiday and celebrating my freedom from secret-keeping and silence, my freedom from shame.
Zeh z'man cheiruteinu, this is our time of freedom.
I hope that whatever holiday you are celebrating or not celebrating, that you are coming to feel the freedoms within you - and the hope and joy they bring.
Your sister thriver, Leah
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