"I am very grateful to you for the session and feel that it was a real relief to be able to honestly share my situation with a thoughtful, caring and person who takes Torah seriously and who could sensitively reflect back what I was sharing with understanding and empathy. I felt and feel much lighter – Baruch Hashem - following the session. In terms of some of the specific aspects that were helpful: I definitely found it very useful to unpack the issue with you and to clarify what it is and what it is not. Yet something I had not anticipated that was additionally helpful was that I recognised that a few of the mekorot that you shared were from Torah thinkers whom I had been very drawn to and influenced by in my single days; ideas around the inherent complexity of life, embracing an approach that is not glib or simplistic, and recognising that this is part of a more nuanced and possibly more ‘mature’ perspective on Yahadut and on our relationship with Hashem. These ideas had all resonated with me many years ago, but during the session I recognised that somehow I haven’t integrated that philosophy into my married-with-kids life. How exactly to do that integrating remains to be seen – though it is likely that it will be helped by some of the readings you’ve kindly suggested. Still, it does feel reassuring to know that these are beliefs that I have encountered and actively embraced in the past. I want to reiterate how much I appreciate your thoughtful preparation of the range of mekorot that you considered might be useful or relevant, as well as the follow-up message you sent. The effort involved in carefully collating the wide-ranging material, the humble presentation of it and the huge respect that you give to your students and clients are truly impressive qualities. Thank you.”