by mickilog | Apr 16, 2024 | Love, Relationship
Proud, Privileged and Petrified In just two short weeks, my son begins his service with the Tzanchanim, and I’m caught in a whirlwind of emotions. Pride surges through me, knowing he’s taking a stand for our homeland and our people. Yet, a deep-seated fear...
by mickilog | Apr 16, 2024 | Love, Relationship
The other week, while sorting through the artichokes at Mishmor Ayalon farm, I started thinking about how peeling an artichoke is a bit therapeutic. You start with the outer leaves, which are pretty hard and not really edible. With each leaf, you get a little closer...
by mickilog | Feb 23, 2024 | Love, Relationship
Picture this – A father, who’s been away at war, finally walks through the door, expecting open arms and laughter. Instead, he’s met with shy glances or, even tougher, outright resistance from his own kids. The journey back home from deployment is an...
by mickilog | Feb 23, 2024 | Love, Relationship
I’ve had the profound honor of working with soldiers returning from combat. These brave individuals carry with them stories of incredible courage and resilience, along with both visible and invisible scars. These scars are not mere marks; they are profound...
by mickilog | Feb 23, 2024 | Love, Relationship
In the heart of Israel, amidst the ever-present echoes of conflict, there exists a world that often remains hidden from the global narrative. It’s a world that I, as a trauma therapist living in Israel, navigate daily. I have the privilege of being part of these...
by mickilog | Jan 19, 2024 | Love, Relationship
When Survival Overrides Passion War’s effects on a person’s sexual desire can be complex and unique to each individual, shaped by various physical, psychological, and social elements. The impact of war is not just a series of statistics or clinical...
