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The days may become shorter, the nights may become longer, and the weather may get colder, but our hope and tefillos should never depend on the season.
Being divorced is a fact about your life, not a complete description of who you are. It does not automatically tell anyone whether you are kind, emotionally healthy, responsible, thoughtful, or capable of being a wonderful spouse.
When a marriage ends after a short time, there can be a unique kind of pain. There is the grief of what was lost, but also the grief of what never had the chance to be.
When you enter shidduchim, you imagine that you are dating with the goal of building a home and starting a life with someone. You never expect to find yourself back at square one, especially after having already stood under the chuppah.
My life may not be following the timeline I imagined, but that does not mean it is going in the wrong direction.
A well-meaning relative may ask, “So, are you dating anyone?” Another guest might follow up with, “Have you tried this shadchan?” Before long, a simple holiday meal can feel like an interview. While these questions are usually asked with good intentions, they can still be uncomfortable.


