By Crown Heights family
Life was anything but easy for me. BH, we have a big family, but the lack of communication between my husband and me felt like a heavy cloud over our home. He wouldn’t open up emotionally, wouldn’t listen, and there were no real discussions. I felt like I had no one to talk to.
Over time, the distance between us grew. His words were often harsh, and his lack of connection with the kids made everything harder. Resentment built up until it felt impossible to live together anymore.
That’s when Neshamos stepped in and changed everything. They became the listening ear I desperately needed and offered support in so many ways. They helped lighten the burden, emotionally and practically. When I needed to go away for Yomim Tovim, they funded it for me. They even helped financially during difficult times. But more than that, they gave me the feeling that I wasn’t alone, that someone had my back when I felt like I couldn’t carry on.
Eventually, my husband and I separated. It wasn’t easy, but with time and the ongoing support of Neshamos, I was able to gain a new perspective. I started to see things differently and worked on understanding myself and my relationships better.
Now, my husband and I are trying to rebuild what we lost. We’re working on our differences, learning to communicate, and taking small steps forward together. It’s a long process, but I can honestly say I wouldn’t have made it this far without Neshamos.
Their unwavering support has been a lifeline, and I’m so grateful to have them by my side. They’re not just an organization; they’re a beacon of hope for anyone going through darkness.
Over the past 7 years, I’ve had the blessing of getting helped through Neshamos. My life was torturous. No one knew what I, my marriage, and our family were going through.
The pain was indescribable and seeing my kids in pain made my experience 10 times worse. They were each suffering and dealing with it in their quiet harmful ways. I reached out to Neshamos and without too much detail and step by step day by day, we slowly began our healing journey. My kids could get proper help and BH are now thriving. My husband and I could not face each other but had the ability to go to therapy and get the help we needed. It took time, it was hard, and there was always a listening caring ear on the Neshamos helpline call for support in the weakest moments.
I know I’m not alone. And I see this campaign as a lifeline for our community.
I do not have the funds to give and Imyh when I do I will bharchava! But I was given a gift and I want to help other people receive this gift as well. This is the least I can do, Share my story and let you know, all
Those who have contributed in the past YOU WERE MY FAMILY’S LIFE LINE! Please continue helping those who struggled like me, like us, like my family!
All our love and so much appreciation,
A Crown Heights family.
Down below is the link for their Charidy campaign please consider donating and changing someone’s life:
Charidy.com/neshamosCH/crownheightsteam
I’m just left with one question after reading your story- where was your Rov?
How can a couple and family in a frum community reach a point of separation, together with all of the other needs you described, and the Rov is not in the story at all?
Nowhere do you mention reaching out to or being guided by a Rov.
I’m sure Neshamos is an organization of truly caring people doing great things, but if their role is to replace a Rov (as opposed to working in tandem) I am would be very wary to support them.
There are doctors, mental health professionals, dentists, mashpiim… and Rovs. The roles don’t overlap.
How do you know they didn’t use a rov?
She is simply saying how Neshamos helped her family.
One- lucky for you that they helped you financially and emotionally. Very lucky that they paid for you to go away for yomim tovim. I also went through an emotional crisis and no one did that for me. How does one apply for that assistance? Secondly, who is going to be the staff at their new center? I’m interested to know. Quite frankly I’ve had a better experience with other more professional organizations like Relief and others. I have nothing against Dr Rosen but I do with some of the other people on the board and some of the podcasts.… Read more »