Ex-Hasidic Woman Shares Her Coming Out Story And How She Won Back Custody Of Her Kids | PeopleTV

Chavie Weisberger was raised in a Hasidic family - an ultra-orthodox Jewish sect - and “was groomed for the ultimate level of success, which was marriage,” she tells PEOPLE. But after she came out to her family, “all hell broke loose,” says the 35-year-old Brooklyn native who now works at Footsteps, an organization that helps people who want to leave or have left the ultra-Orthodox community. “I lost my job and the support of my family and friends.”
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Ex-Hasidic Woman Shares Her Coming Out Story And How She Won Back Custody Of Her Kids | PeopleTV
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[@fallen6667]

I’m so thankful she got her kids back.

[@mrsquishyboots]

Why is it not 50/50 custody? $$$

[@redlady935]

Yes. 5 years of the courts f**king with those poor children for nothing. It's heartbreaking

[@MightyJuan154]

When was it?

[@KJ-md2wj]

Reminds me of my ex telling me to keep my hands off her child upon his birth. Of course when it came to child support, it was mine. I wonder if this woman contributed financially when they were in his custody.

[@btbingo]

@Francis Augustine oh yes a woman who has children is the property of her male overlord. That is typical in every patriarchy. The children are really the property of the husband.

[@garyfogel2929]

I am Jewish, not ultra orthodox and I “Get it”, My daughter married a “girl” and I like it and am a proud father. I could not be more happy that you found your way and will be a loving mother to your children.

[@nomdeplume2213]

Aw, you're obviously an amazing father. Your daughter is lucky to have you, as you're lucky to have her. She must be so proud that you're her dad ❤ Good job Pops!! Lol

[@fabiwilliams4644]

Yes how can you not love your children. I don't expect God demands our judgement & rejection of the imperfect. We live our own truth & simply do the best we can & hope for acceptance

[@zaharfortruth.5206]

That's the problem with this world we run in the wrong direction then wonder Why we suffer later in life. "Listen to Yehovah or as the Jews call him Ha Shem which sounds crazy to me because that word only means the name.

[@ellioshiem7892]

Wow....what a brave intelligent lady. She is true to herself and everyone Around her. I admire her.

[@ellioshiem7892]

@Mohammed Qasim no I don't . father s are important. especially for boys.

[@ellioshiem7892]

@Mohammed Qasim religions are all man made and written. don t call me rude names.

[@ellioshiem7892]

@Mohammed Qasim you did call me rude names and why am I insignificant....

[@bostongirlsandy]

She is Girl Power.

[@messianic_scam]

Bitch no no

[@joancochran512]

What an amazing story -- and you're an amazing woman. Congrats on your persistence and success and in gaining custody of your children.

[@ItaloRican7]

What a brave human being. It took courage to take the steps you did. Gorgeous intelligent young lady. Bravo!

[@simonebittencourt8251]

Congratulations! You are so incredibly brave! I hope you have a wonderful life! Your story is very inspirational. Thank you for sharing it!

[@onetwo6765]

As an ex-orthodox myself, I identify with your story although mine is different. I know you are a strong woman and that you went through stuff that other people would have got broken from. my heart is with you and I wish you the most beautiful life.

[@monikachabior3543]

I know of a catholic lady who brought up her 4 children and came out when her husband died. She decided to move abrought to live the life she wanted to live. What a nightmare. Good that the times are changing and there are ways to get out of this super strict patriarchal rules. Well done Chavie! Good luck!

[@stephaniedykes4157]

Thank you for your courage to live your truth. You are inspiring!

[@jkreznik]

Good for you CHavie. It is so important that you are providing such a great role model to other women who are still fearful.

[@AB-gn8oh]

This intelligent, articulate, honest lady has made the right decision for herself, and I’m glad she fought for her children. However, it’s not enough to say that children are resilient and adapt easily. Presumably, they still have to straddle two worlds, and I’m guessing that they have problems with people within the Orthodox community who want to influence negatively their relationships with their mother. We must never assume that our children are resilient and are managing; it’s not a child’s responsibility to navigate the world of adults. I can only hope they’re getting a lot of positive support from both of their parents.

[@tthinker9897]

This is the fallout of isolationist religious communities that force gay people to marry. So many people hurt - families feel betrayed, spouses feel betrayed, the gay person feels nearly suicidal and, finally, any children are in the midst of turbulent divorces and ex-spouses using them as pawns to create friction with the other parent. What a tragedy - and completely man-made. I understand how insular Hasidic Jews are, and some Christian communities (often cult-like), but even these groups need to awaken the reality that not everyone is created straight.

[@messianic_scam]

Too many hypocrite in this comment section

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

Que confundida esta esta pobre mujer!!!😢

[@CanadianMonarchist]

She has very beautiful teeth.

[@OlgaMesh]

She looks like Chelsea Clinton.

[@bentleygt3716]

lol. these are CROWNS. not natural teeth. believe me i know so. that's what i do for a living.

[@Gesundheit888]

@@bentleygt3716 LOL, I meant she'd make a great HORSE. Darn auto spell check!!! lol

[@redlady935]

@@Gesundheit888 You're lovely. Spreading joy through the world then!

[@vblake530530]

Canadian Monarchist 1992 I feel better knowing I wasn’t the only one thinking that.

[@doreendaykin6693]

What a courageous woman to chose to live her authentic self in the midst of such adversity. I honour & respect her. She is a guiding light for many people.

[@gulfbaby230]

You are incredibly brave. Thank you for sharing your story !!

[@TomTobin67]

The arranged marriage thing is barbaric.

[@TacShooter]

The arranged marriages I have met in orthodox Judaism (I am not Jewish) don't appear to agree with you.

[@II-be1ze]

Its NOT arranged marriage. It's an arranged meeting with a possible husband and if the girl doesn't like the hoy then no engagement takes place and she chooses someone she likes in her own time

[@SheitlQueen]

The girl is not forced to marry the man. They arrange to meet to see if they might be compatible. If not, they go their separate way.

[@dan-ho1zz]

Baya C it’s still not like a secular relationship where she gets 100% of a choice they only meet a few times

[@firstlast-qn1tz]

While some a fully arranged and they meet very few times before getting married, a lot of jews who have matchmakers choose if they like what the person they being matched with based on what they are told, if it sounds to them like a good match they will go out as many times as it takes to see if they are compatible to marry, otherwise they will break it up and start over

[@laurenhahn890]

so eloquent and seems like a ray of sunshine. you are important and awesome!!

[@photobloom]

Chavie is altogether lovely and admirable: brave, smart, articulate, determined, persistent. Of course, it is awful that she was forced to choose between her community and her sexual orientation. How appalling, too, that she was separated from her children for so long at the hands of a supposedly secular, reasonable, objective judiciary system. Due to her strength of character and wisdom, I feel certain that she will find fulfillment in her life and provide a wonderful role model for her very fortunate children. Mazel tov, Chavie!

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

Carol Bloom and why shouldn't the children be awarded to the father so that they could live in the community in which they are born and share in the values of their own extended family

[@photobloom]

First, what about joint custody? Second, why should living in their birth community and sharing values with their extended family supercede Chavie's right to raise her children and impart her values to them? Third, what about the children's right and need to have a close relationship with their mother?

[@sarahlippman7708]

Carol Bloom , would you advocate for ANY mother? An alcoholic, a drug abuser, a thief, a murderer?

[@photobloom]

Sarah, Since you compare Chavie to thieves and murderers, would you advocate that she be criminally prosecuted and jailed for being a lesbian? Clearly you disapprove, but in fact, the law in NY protects the civil rights of gay people. Sorry (not really).

[@sarahlippman7708]

Carol Bloom , let's start from saying that NY State's law is not "written in stone". People make mistakes, and history is full of those. In certain places the law was to kill elderly parents once they lost their first tooth. Or weak babies. As to the question of prosecution of homosexuals, read the Torah, and you will know the answer. But I know: for those born with imbalanced hormones it is a challenge from Above which they need to meet. Of course, it is a hard one, but hard challenges are given to strong people. Most of "gays" are normal human beings who just follow the trend, misguided by the perverted society. Alas!

[@Madelyn5454]

Congratulations on your winning custody of your children . You are beautiful and brave . Wishing you continued courage and happiness

[@eleanor.shadow]

We should all be allowed to be who we really are. I’m so glad she managed to do that.

[@cheesecake134]

She was an adult and didn't even know what a lesbian was. People who keep their children so indoctrinated and insulated do nothing but harm them.

[@marierose214]

Carter Pewterschmidt what is a lesbian haha!

[@cheesecake134]

Your mom.

[@cheesecake134]

You certainly wouldn't have a pro-Orthodox Judaism bent to your argument, would you Orthodox Fox? Because I'm guessing you do. Yes obviously, because I suggested this naive and sheltered AMERICAN woman should have had enough access to health books and "the real world" to recognize her own sexuality, I believe the US should march into other countries to make them live the way we do. Good job on spotting that AND name dropping "white man's burden" like the pretentious college freshman that you are.

[@cheesecake134]

Would you please elaborate on how modern society is "pretty messed up"? We all have different ideas of what "messed up" looks like and I feel like yours would offer a lot of insight. Because you do see your own personal bias here, right? YES INSULARITY IS HARMFUL. It's not as if this woman, as a mature adult of sound mind, decided wanted to remove herself from modern society. She was born into blindness because her PARENTS and COMMUNITY decided it for her. And that is the very problem. She was not given the choice. That is brainwashing. Full stop. You just don't see it because of your own bias.

[@cheesecake134]

You seem to be offended that I criticized your religion and not others. This video was about an Orthodox woman, so my comment was about that particular faith. I'm so very sorry I didn't take the time to call other religions and groups of people that similarly isolate their followers. Clearly that's what you really wanted. I can agree with certain aspects of the world being "messed up", but a lot of your reasoning still seems to be biased. And honestly, the fact you hearken back to the 50s as some idyllic, safe landscape tells me you are A)white as fuck and male and B) completely naive and will believe anything your religion has told you. The "good ol' days" NEVER EXISTED and you can stop trying to get back to a magical time that never happened. The 1950s were prime Jim Crow years, and it was made sure that black people weren't allowed to lead a life as nice as whites. And a lot of white people used religion to justify their racism and the laws they enacted. The world was only "safe" if you were white. Also, if you need to see the detrimental effects of brainwashing and insularity, go watch literally any "I escaped a cult" documentary you can find. Read about the women who escaped the FLDS, read about people who have escaped the IBLP/Quiverfull movement. They ALL talk about how stifling, controlling, and insulated they were and how damaged they were after leaving. How they knew very little, often nothing at all, about the outside world and modern society. How they were often lied to about how evil the world really was and how bad outsiders really are. How they knew nothing of sex and relationships before being thrown into marriage and families of their own. There is a wealth of information that you just seem to want to turn a blind eye to. But clearly I'm trying to reason with someone who has been brainwashed by his religion and will continue to be brainwashed by his religion. You're in a cult, bud. I hope you've come to that realization by now.

[@danahilary27]

Wish you the best on your path , so relieved you had support to get your children back . And can only imagine the trauma of rejection of your community, job and court ...You appear very strong and wise ..and hope it's only up from here

[@nomdeplume2213]

Omg, yoirr absolutely gorgeous! And so articulate! I think im in love lol Edit: i am so glad you got your babies back! They must be so proud of having such an amazingly brave mother who has the courage to be herself and to be happy.

[@megansalt]

congrats, you are really emotionally strong! I'm glad you are free now. the treatment you received from your family and the court would have driven me to extremely deep depression. PS- you're incredibly articulate and have a beautiful smile!

[@ssbmouse6471]

Amazing story, I am so glad you got your children back. You must really love them to work so hard to get custody

[@messianic_scam]

she doesn't care about her kids

[@annaswanson5903]

Great story!!

[@HeyLetsTalkAboutIt]

Your kids will be better off being raised by someone so open minded and true to herself. They should know it’s ok to be who they are and not to conform to the life they were born into.

[@siobhannolan3815]

I have been falling this girl story for you years I think she's amazing and I think she's going to be a great asset and helping other Hasidic women who want to leave that community we start a new life go find your happiness honey and just wait your kids will come home

[@naedatanner8832]

Knowledge is power!

[@niamhspeirs3656]

Family courts in America need to get their act together!

[@laurasantoscapilla9701]

WoW!! You're a very strong and brave woman!!! Congratulations and greetings from Spain 🤗👏👏👏👏👏

[@CharlieManchester1]

Forget everything. Let’s all live in ✌️ peace

[@MidnightEDJK]

We need more Halkaline Jews to level the balance

[@messianic_scam]

Omg

[@simonebittencourt8251]

How great she got the custody of her kids and they will grow up learning to respect differences between people, not labeling them to the point of intolerance, prejudice, and oppression. Religion should be inclusive not promote hate and exclusion. Congratulations for being so articulate and brave. I wish you a wonderful life with your kids and the woman you love.

[@carolalgranati8177]

you are a brave, courageous, honest and beautiful woman

[@MrJpm1989]

I'm straight and I think you are amazing. Good for you !!!!

[@juniorjimenez6381]

Wow. Clavie is so strong. Love her journey and truth.

[@willowclay3137]

I'm proud of her for being honest and authentic. It's not easy in this sect for women.

[@deeptime5581]

Good for you. I went through it myself but fortunately I left the orthodox community in my 20's and have never looked back, happily.

[@paularobertsroberts5883]

I’m very proud she’s finding her happiness and enjoying her life in this crazy world. Very brave!

[@joer736]

As an Orthodox Jew I'm happy for her. It's simple be happy! I could careless about someone's sexual orientation. However, if your not happy, don't stay in any relationship!

[@sarahlippman7708]

Yosef , why would you call yourself Orthodox? What is the meaning of the expression "Orthodox Jew"?

[@JozieMaXine]

Yosef, are you on Google+? I would like to talk to you, if you don’t mind, because I’m very curious about some things.

[@yashuafly6342]

Yes ..cause that's what the bible teaches..? A double sided man is unstable in all his ways - james

[@joer736]

I don't think i do.. sorry.

[@AnOriginalYouTuber]

@@JozieMaXine nice try

[@elitesflowers-floristshop.3616]

Wow! You are so brave! I really admire you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@j.p.9423]

Wonderful story. Very glad it worked out.

[@veganbeth]

She is wonderful and so strong 💜

[@baldinamolino6577]

Congratulations on your freedom to be yourself! Your children should be honored to have a mother with both feet on the ground!

[@ted1091]

Very powerful story. Courageous young woman

[@nathanas64]

Very interesting ! I can sympathize with both sides but this is certain. 1. This young lady deserves to be happy with her identity. 2. Hopefully her family and community continue to love her and accept her for what she is.

[@whiterose1828]

She is so darn sweet

[@Lina333pa]

Doesn't she look like Chelsea Clinton?

[@paultremblay4836]

Linsxx I see that too, they come from the same Brooklyn neighborhood. It's like a cultural meme

[@dahliaapollo7938]

Much prettier for sure who cares about her story

[@KatTheTruth]

Yes I thought the same!

[@paultremblay4836]

Dahlia Apollo Now we know Bill isn't the father. Hillary was a lawyer in New York, precisely around this community. I bet young Hilary banged both men and women while drunk, something accident happened. Chelsea is smarter than her mother by the way.

[@Spice99857]

yes!!!! I thought so too!!!!

[@hellolater4181]

Ty very much

[@marilynringel9228]

So sorry what you went through I hope you have a happy life

[@thelightcatalyst1088]

I am a former practing jew. I wonder what unconditional love is after her parents shunned her. Whatever, she’s happy now.

[@shirleytarrant8851]

Her family rather obey God than man

[@warrendoe2164]

Good for you, I hope you have a wonderful life with your children. All of uS religious or not, have to discover our deepest authentic self and follower it.

[@wsegen]

Chavie seems so together and clear. Thank you for this.

[@cesaruribe3699]

I would love to see a film with this story line

[@josephberger5613]

She is a very articulate, beautiful young woman, but as some wiser people have pointed out, there is almost certainly a lot more to the story. Let's put aside the question of her sexual/romantic preference for the moment, and just consider any young Beis Yaakov/Charedi young woman of 18 letting herself be pushed into a shidduch/arranged marriage, and finding a few years later and more mature, especially after having three young children, that in fact she and her husband don't get along, and even that the antipathy is mutual, that he is not crazy about her any more. So they get divorced, which may be a very sensible solution rather than live another 50 or 60 years of misery and frustration together - assuming that joint therapy didn't help. In such a situation the woman would probably not have lost the children, and at the very least would have had a shared-parenting judgement. As in so many other areas of life, there are supportive parents and non-supportive parents, there are sensible judges and there are idiots. What did impress me was that she seemed to suggest that the Chassidic therapist was actually very accepting and supportive, which is how any good therapist is. Listening, helping the patient work through the problem, and being non-judgemental. If the therapist cannot accept who the patient is or their lifestyle or their behaviour, then refer the patient to someone else who can be empathic.

[@susannahhart3946]

Joseph Berger Well said!! ❤️

[@bodoorgeest]

It's not a sexual preference, a preference indicates that there is a choice.. There is no choice, she's a lesbian.

[@ag-cs4gd]

It seems like many Haredi women lose custody of their children if they try to leave their husbands, the vast majority of whom are straight --

[@gulfbaby230]

“Letting herself be pushed” in to this marriage???? You say that like she had a choice. Most of the women in this community lose their children when they leave their husbands, whether they are gay or straight. Even if the woman has lived with years of abuse from the husband. This community has attorneys that know how to beat the system. When these women try to leave they are penniless, uneducated, and usually unemployed (exactly how they are raised to be). They don’t stand a chance against this system. And because of the “status quo” rule the children are almost always given back to the father.

[@seerpou]

@@gulfbaby230 exactly.

[@AngelGirl2482]

You are what you are. When a society, trying to dictate your life and trying to changes you for what you are not. Then it's time for you to seek an answer to your happiness. Life is too short.! Do whatever it takes to make you feel content and happy. Best of luck.

[@messianic_scam]

Bullshit

[@laurae2489]

Good for her. What an incredibly brave lady.

[@elliotdavis5039]

very very bad for her more like

[@CathyKitson]

Elliot Davis How? Why should she stay with her husband if she was so unhappy?

[@elliotdavis5039]

because if she would do what she is meant to do she would be happy. she is acting like a 2 year old kid grow up and shape up that is what you would say to a man so she is no different!

[@CathyKitson]

Elliot Davis Yes, I agree you should treat a woman the same as a man, but I'd tell a man to get out of a marriage if he was desperately miserable, as well. Why is getting out of a terrible situation childish? Is it that you want her to be wretched for the rest of her life?

[@elliotdavis5039]

Jane Doe No your mum and dad are a cult more like!

[@joannaedssay5988]

Chavie you are beautiful, I really wish you all the very best in life :)

[@shazzaleone6288]

Chavie, you go girlfren! So proud of you to bravely live as you see fit.I do feel for you, being shunned by your community and family.They just gotta understand that no one else should decide for you, what makes you happy.You stick to your guns, hunny.We are with you all the way 😊

[@Stormstorm1]

So happy for this strong, beautiful soul! I bet she is a fabulous mother!

[@BlueEyesBrittany]

A father that decides for her daughter whom she should marry : that the surest recipe for disaster and unhappiness.

[@eitanbenzion7522]

BlueEyes Brittany Yes? And what about all the thousands of years that father's decided to their girls? I think everybody lived ok. The number of people divorce was a LOT smaller and people were more loyal to their partner. +Women didn't dress like whores.

[@mermaid30019]

It has a higher survival rate because they are brainwashed. They live in fear of dishonoring their parents. No joy, spending life never knowing who you truly are, what your true purpose here on earth is...sounds like a great life

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

Eltan Prian-Ben Zion: Wow.....Your statement is exemplary of the masogyny prevalent in certain religions and especially prevalent in the Abrahamic faiths. Furthermore, your statement is very assuming and exudes the sort of shallow smugness prevalent among the judgemental and narrow minded faithful who claim some sort of absolutist ideology. What's more; the Abrahamic concoction of the one Deity--'G-D' is a condescending, authoritarian and vindictive universal dictator who exemplifies some of the worse aspects of humanity, being a figure who lures humans to follow him through a sense of fear. I'll even go further to say that the historic Abraham is in my opinion one of the most opportunistic, self serving, manipulative and antagonistic figures in all of human history.

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

+Alex Charalampidis: I agree with you, but in western societies, any criticism of Judaism is met with derision, suspicion, hostility and accusations of 'anti-semitism.' It's basically socially unacceptable and even contemptible to point out any perceived flaws and incompatibility with western values in regard to Judaism, but any signalling of these same issues in Islam has been fine and substantiated in the west until relatively recently. The same worrisome traits are reinforced and present in contemporary zionist christian faiths such as Mormonism, Fundamental Mormonism, Evangelical Fundamentalism (of the Hillsborough Baptist variety), in addition to other repressive faiths rife with group think and forcible conformity like The Jehovah's Witnesses. Any objective criticism of those faiths is also met accusations of bigotry and religious intolerance etc.

[@mlbatemory]

No, you ninny, a woman that decides for herself whom she should marry : now THAT is the surest recipe for disaster and unhappiness.

[@BlueEyesBrittany]

I am glad you managed to get custody of your children ... losing custody is one of the worse things for most men

[@misterbonzoid]

So pleased for you, intelligent, beautiful, strong woman.

[@BlueEyesBrittany]

It is good you found support in your trouble and choosing your life.

[@tombohon6280]

Wishing this strong, vibrant lady a wonderful life with her children.

[@bigspoon7984]

Never mind religion - women do not need a man to justify their feelings.

[@lvjuventus]

"women do not need a man to justify their feelings." But if it's another woman, then it's ok! Of course of course.

[@yadusolparterre]

Oh so the rabbi wasn't supposed to tell her she might be a lesbian? He was supposed to leave her in the dark when she came for help? OK, makes sense.

[@johnmellon1820]

What an interesting story.

[@vblake530530]

Courageous-Courage!

[@lesliecarleton4507]

There were about a thousand violations of her first amendment rights in this situation. This story is jaw dropping

[@sarahlippman7708]

Leslie Carleton , first amendment, as well as the whole constitution, is not "written in stone ". People, EVEN AMERICANS, sometimes make mistakes. Only G -d doesn't.

[@TheScrowlingFender7]

The US is a theocracy. The Republicans run the courts and have for decades.

[@omg-bh4pg]

Not even ONE!!

[@humancomputerinteraction8237]

The government never threatened to imprison her or actually imprisoned her. Her first amendment rights were never violated.

[@fargo007]

Regardless you have to acknowledge that we're hearing a strong Jewish woman speak here.

[@Lisacrazed]

Gabie Szanto she is very strong

[@gabieszanto1636]

@@Lisacrazed from my point of view she is very weak

[@dpcisunbreakable]

@@gabieszanto1636 and in your own words using your own experience, how would you define strong?

[@kairuannewambui8456]

@@gabieszanto1636 let God be judge of that. And you sister should be praying for her..are you jewish What does the 613 law say regarding our sisters.and brothers.? God bless

[@lailonnib]

I’m surprised she got her children back 🙏🏾

[@VisionaryTribe]

Beautiful lady and beautiful story, can’t imagine how hard it must’ve been growing up in such a conservative community

[@patriciabader7226]

Thanks for sharing so happy that you are living your truth and children belong with the Mom as a rule. Yay for U!!!!!

[@strawberrytart3540]

So happy for her!

[@silverbushb448]

She's very pretty.

[@fabiwilliams4644]

Isn't it illegal for the courts to be so biased? They're supposed to represent equal rights for all citizens & not dictate how someone should dress & present themselves for a specific religious community

[@billybergendahl3515]

She seems like a lovely and intelligent person.

[@laurieberry4814]

I used to be a religious Jewish kid. My girlfriend told me if I didn’t talk to boys, people would tell me that I am a snob. I like people. Men and women are attractive. I feel like asexual because I don’t think that I ever wanted to get physically intimate with anyone. My friend and I made a joke about this dream that I had about this Iranian man who was really old. She said that I may like people with white hats because it was the ayatollah. I was eleven. I had a boyfriend. We weren’t romantic. After being alive for so long, I realize that I am not jealous and I can take rejection easier than others. I love my asexuality and people in a different way.

[@LornaKleidman1]

I applaud her courage!!

[@bayareababe]

Oh wow. Your so sweet. It’s so sweet to see there’s people left in the world who know what real love is. Man or woman.

[@19samson32]

There is no greater freedom than being free! Welcome.

[@BlueEyesBrittany]

I am glad she gained custody of her children

[@andiamovenezia]

Beautiful glad you figured out how to be happy.

[@messianic_scam]

she isn't

[@user-yt9ge3ry1f]

So so brave

[@ej1722]

Wow Good for her👍

[@alezandradavila2581]

Fascinating

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

Yes, I agree with you, ”then, all hell broke loose” Personally I understand BUT don’t label your LIFE and self, by an experience alone. Your soul may still long for Hashem, and he meets us where we are

[@sarahlippman7708]

Gloria Newton , what about "opening the eye of a needle? " WE need to let Hashem "meet" us.

[@bostongirlsandy]

I love her New York accent.

[@MyOsirius]

Ain't nobody in this world that can be molded and control like a robot! Some people do choose to follow that kind of sheltered life. But there is nothing wrong with being who you are.

[@Rob-lw8to]

Love that jumper!

[@triciavangeens4055]

You're a very brave lady and wish you all the happiness that you deserve ..

[@AugustMoon3]

Brave soul.

[@MrMikeTauber]

She is a great example of a strong mom, her children are so lucky to have her raising them. This is a great story of success and overcoming challenges. Very inspiring to us all.

[@trudetonning8613]

Lucky children to have a mum like that ❤

[@rachelberkowitz2540]

Because i feel that we all have a story. Do u tell urs on utube?

[@manhattanBridge]

I went threw similar journey, left the Hasidic ultra orthodox community, and as a result of that I lost custody of my children and lost my business, which was in the community. As I turned to this Non-profit group which Chavie works for called “Footsteps” which is the only major organization to help people who left the community. And they denied any help what so ever. They pick who they wanna help. There is a sort of “selection” mostly they pick like someone who is gay or queer. Footsteps is not there to help everyone who leaves the ultra-Orthodox community. Unfortunately, that’s the truth! Eventually my oldest kids followed my footsteps and left the community as well, they didn't have any friends, only in the community, and they wanted to meet like minded people who left the community I knew chavie personally, I asked her many times for help. She was nice, but kind of never got back to me... Unfortunately that's the truth! I went around to other people who left and a lot of them say they felt the same way!

[@hindsightpov4218]

Yikes. Starting your life over is such an uphill battle. I admire her courage and resilience. ✊

[@cherylmersand1077]

You are so brave

[@philoaristoi509]

yeah children a resilient when break up marriage ... they will understand that parents needs are more important than little ones ... its all about what you need children should understand

[@bodoorgeest]

Growing up in a miserable environment with a unhappy mother is a lot more harmful..

[@michaelserebreny454]

I see a lot of people in the comments section being extremely critical of the "arranged marriage;" and suggesting Mayim Bialik play this person in a film. If anyone is interested in how these arrangements ACTUALLY go - this is pretty accurate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2O0nYp8iMael68 Marriage arrangements are optional, the matchmaker is optional, and usually offered as a paid service. The woman in question is in full control and allowed to say "no."