I decided to take on a mitzvah personally difficult for me to do in the zechus that my son would return to mitzvah observance,
E very family has a challenge. Ours is no exception.
My challenge is a 33-year-old young man. He’s sweet kind and thoughtful. Many years ago he decided to live a very different lifestyle from that of his parents and siblings. Whatever his reasons are isn’t pertinent; what matters is that he is my son.
Over the years with heavy hearts my husband and I tried to meet this challenge by listening to advice from a caring rav friends and family members. I joined a support group for other parents in my situation and consumed every article and book about our dilemma.
There were no accusations or guilt thrust upon him just total affection whenever I saw him — including when I ran into him on the street with his bare head. That was a bitter source of consternation to me yet I greeted him with a wide smile holding back the tears that threatened.
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