“The resilience she’s built up from overcoming her pain will help her go so far”Read the latest installment
The resilience she’s built up from overcoming her pain will help her go so far
"I kind of had a crash course this year in growing up. Youwon’tknow this,Deeny-beany, but I used to…
Mrs. White designs us a logo and Mr. White has it printed onto a Plexiglass plaque that we…
“Because, Bella, if I live life always playing it safe, then I won’t ever get very far. Literally…
I stare at my sister-in-law. Maybe she has sunstroke? “Goldie. I can’t have clients. I don’t have a…
Besides, it’s Super Naftoli. If I’m going to be nice to anyone, it should be to him
It’s like she brought out the best in me, but I brought out the worst in her.
No. No, I’m not doing this. I’m not being all “lost my old best friend but made a…
"Sometimes I just want to shake you and tell you to look around, and see what other people…
Babby is also one of the calmest, most ladylike women I’ve ever met. Um, nothing like me
I think my jaw drops around six inches. “Figure skating?!”
"The school doesn’t exactly encourage vacation in Florida, but under the circumstances, we decided to make an exception”
I want to be a better person, I really do. I honestly don’t think it’s fair that some…
Ma’s still staring at me like she can’t believe she birthed such a brat, so I hurriedly explain
We’re about to eat when Babby says, “Uh-uh, not so fast”
I know that everything Hashem does is good, but sometimes, it’s literally impossible to see it
Every ounce of energy I possess seeps out of my body. I’m done. I’m so done. I’m giving…
I have so many ideas percolating, so many pictures flitting around my brain. I would love to bring…
What if there’s a blackout during surgery and they accidentally amputate my leg?
Since I’m sick and tired of wallowing, I’m just diving in without looking back at what I can’t…
Maybe, just maybe, some good has come out of my no longer being able to dance
And that’s when I know this past year had changed me. Because I didn’t hesitate at all
"You, Bella Rena Martin, are incredibly talented. And I’m not talking about ballet and dancing”
Expecting me to come cheer her on as she dances my solo… Well, that seems a bit above…
My mind flits to my exercise regime, but I ignore it. I’m tired and I deserve a treat,…
What should I say? That I’m jealous of my best friend’s remedial tutoring? Please
Ma makes sense, she really does, but I just feel so heavy and gross, and I miss ballet…
I wasn’t excited about the decorating idea until now, but as we discuss it, I’m actually growing interested
I’m ready to hear what Shayna has to say, but also really not in the mood for a…
I feel like the veil that usually muffles my tefillos has been thrown back, and it’s just me…
Mommy looks at me, but says nothing. I shrug and keep reading until my name is called
I speak only because no one else does. “Um, Naftoli? What do you mean, you’re ‘not going’?"
Tears spring to my eyes as I watch the storm in stunned silence. Even the snow gets to…
"I’m sorry I didn’t notice. And I’m sorry you’ve felt so alone in all of this”
Naftoli’s eyes are hard, he looks angrier than I’ve ever seen him, and I’m kind of scared to…
"I’m the best.” She lowers her eyes. “I was the best. All behind me now, I guess"
“Really? If I cheated on something, you wouldn’t be friends with me anymore? Nine years of friendship, gone,…
