When Malkie was told she couldn't attend high school for the first semester, it change the course of her life.
In this episode, she reflects on that pivotal moment, the ripple effect it had on her sense of belonging and her journey beyond it--eventually, leaving the orthodox Chasidic path she grew up in. Malkie shares how she's maintained a beautiful, loving relationship with her family, despite living differently, and what she's learned about how adults can powerfully shape a child's story through empathy, connection, and understanding.