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Grief and the Parental Guilt Trip

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The Problem Of Trying To Parent My Child Beyond Childhood In my post Dealing with Guilt and Hashgacha Pratit, I discussed how G-d has a plan for me and orchestrates my every life event. I do what I can do within human limitations, but beyond that, it's up to Him. Grief over the death of … Continue reading Grief and the Parental Guilt Trip →

rhonroth grief, guilt 2 Comments February 28, 2022May 6, 2022

Grief and Anger and What I’m Doing About It

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In my post ‘Is It OK To Be Angry At G-d’, I spoke about misdirected anger at family, friends, and strangers. I was angry at G-d for taking away by beloved son and wondered if I had the right to be angry with Him. It’s been almost two years since Jacob passed away, and at … Continue reading Grief and Anger and What I’m Doing About It →

rhonroth emotions, grief, guilt 1 Comment January 18, 2022May 6, 2022

Can Children Die For The Sins Of Their Parents?

parent and baby holding hands

Our Sages say when misfortune befalls, one should look at ones deeds. I sometimes ask myself ‘What did I do wrong that my son should pass away? What did he do wrong to cause an early death?’ However, I should be asking a different and much more insightful question. But more on that later.  Various … Continue reading Can Children Die For The Sins Of Their Parents? →

rhonroth emotions, guilt December 15, 2021February 14, 2022

Dealing with Guilt and Hashgacha Pratit

Divine providence or random

I Felt Guilty When My Son Suddenly Passed Away When my adult son passed away, the nagging feelings of guilt set in and made me more miserable than I already was. I thought to myself, ‘Was there something I could have done to prevent what happened?’.  Jacob, being a stoic young man, never complained about … Continue reading Dealing with Guilt and Hashgacha Pratit →

rhonroth guilt 2 Comments August 16, 2020February 14, 2022

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