By Dina Varellas, TIWP Women’s Program I want to wake up every morning at 7:00 a.m. well rested with 7-8 hours of peaceful, uninterrupted sleep I want my cat, Jax, who I have attempted to train also to wake me up no later than 7:00 a.m. I want to sit on my balcony every morning […]

By Elaine Gast Fawcett, TIWP Women’s Program What am I so afraid of? I’m afraid of getting to the end of life and feeling I’ve wasted it. I’m afraid of suffering. I’m afraid of losing those I love. I’m afraid of bad things happening to my kids. I’m afraid of annihilation. I’m afraid of failing. […]

By Anna Jurgens, TIWP Women’s Writing Program Waiting carries great stress if productivity equals success. Is it a capitalistic burden or a gift from prior generations? Does it create more productivity or just fill the void of waiting? Are we frightened of what our minds will do or just so well-trained that productivity provides a […]

By Dina Varellas, TIWP Women’s Writing Program “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” ― Brené Brown Where does she go, […]

By Raelyn Kaplan, TIWP Women’s Writing Program Let the demons do their dance. You’ll never know how whole you are until your darkness has a chance to shine. What if the devil inside is divine?

By Raelyn Kaplan, TIWP Women’s Writing Program May all who’ve harmed be forgiven and may all who’ve forgiven be healed.

By Raelyn Kaplan, TIWP Women’s Writing Program I backpacked alone. solo into the santa cruz redwoods for a single night of solitude. stopping here and there to admire the world through the lens of the forest. pondering as I powered through the towering trees and dark muddy earth beneath my feet. stopping here and there […]

Thoughts from a 53 year old woman, TIWP Women’s Writing Program I want to figure out my “next” purpose. I want to contribute something. I want to make sure my girls are OK. I want to learn. I want to travel. I want to have fun with my husband. I want our relationship to be […]

By Melissa Quiter, TIWP Women’s Writing Program Reposted from https://momsgottawrite.com/2019/06/28/a-love-letter-to-jewish-summer-camp I sent my eldest off to camp this past Sunday. Two weeks away from home – no parents, siblings, TV. Only two books, one stuffy, and an open heart and mind. My relationship with Judaism is complicated and fraught with angst, and that’s another story. […]

By Elizabeth Kaur, TIWP Women’s Writing Program If you let it in, how bad would it be? Would it hurt too much? Would it remind you of the chocolates they gave you when your dad died? Would it remind you of when they told you he was traveling and that because, they said, you were […]