Posts tagged ‘trauma’

For an Alcoholic or Addict

A prayer to be said those suffering from alcoholism, addiction, or both. Optional language is in [brackets], with choices separated by a slash (“/”). This prayer…

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#MeToo, No More: the 11th Psalm of Protest

This Psalm of Protest is to be “sung by brave women with a chorus of honest men.” It was inspired by the bravery of Dr. Christine…

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After Miscarriage or Stillbirth

This prayer, to be said by a woman after a miscarriage or stillbirth, attempts to capture the pain and grief following this devastating loss. It asks…

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Travel to an Unexpected Family Emergency

One Friday morning I called my daughters to tell them: “Your mom’s going to die today.” We faced harrowing cross-country trips to be at Ami’s z”l…

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Noach: Always this Wonder

This is a prayer that our children remember pure joy of laughter and play. It’s a prayer that we remember our own innocence and love. After…

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Loss of Pregnancy (Men/Partner)

This is the second of two prayers to be used at the loss of a pregnancy. Here’s a link to the first, words for the once-pregnant woman. This prayer is for her husband or partner.…

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Loss of Pregnancy

This is one of two prayers for a difficult moment, the loss of pregnancy. This is for the once-pregnant woman. The other is for her husband/partner. They have…

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