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The Myth of Having It All: Torah, Therapy, and the Truth About Modern Womanhood

JL;DR SUMMARY Ariel Goldstein's article examines the pressures and myths surrounding modern womanhood, particularly the notion that women can 'have it all' – successful careers, fulfilling family lives, and personal satisfaction. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Orthodox JudaismMotherhoodBiasWork Life BalanceWomanhoodSocietySupport SystemsCareer PressuresPersonal Fulfillment

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Brooklyn, New York, United States
"Eventually, I found a role with a nonprofit in Brooklyn working with the homeless in shelters, hospitals, and subways."
New Jersey, United States
"Since moving to New Jersey and becoming a licensed clinician, Ive encountered new challenges."

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