"Is all the Torah that’s being spread worth all the Torah that’s been lost due to social media usage?"
I always appreciate Ruti Kepler’s work, both for the literary content and the human interest aspect. As a parent of a 16-year-old with microtia, I followed her latest serial with personal interest.
It has been eye-opening to observe how a different family — even if they are fictional — has been affected by this congenital anomaly, and the choices they make. I am hoping Tovi and family are ecstatic with the end results!
Since the prevailing sentiment seems to be to get the microtia ear “fixed” at the earliest opportunity, I would like to raise awareness of another completely non-invasive option: an ear prosthesis. Our son has been wearing a prosthesis since age five (replaced twice to match his growing ear). It is an absolute masterpiece, created by anaplastologist Robert Barron in Virginia. It entails no surgery and is done in two parts, only one of which requires an overnight stay.
Current surgical options are highly invasive, results are often far from perfect, and failure is a real possibility. However, methods are constantly evolving and improving. The ear prosthesis has given our son the confidence to take the wait-and-see approach. I am happy to share information. I can be contacted through Mishpacha.
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