Elizabeth Savetsky
By Elizabeth Savetsky
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Life How A Hasidic Woman Changed My Life In A Hospital Waiting Room
My dad always says that his most valuable possession is his relationships. Human-to-human connections make life worth living. Shared experiences with friends and family bring meaning into our lives, and even a chance encounter with a stranger can be incredibly fulfilling. This past weekend, my husband, Ira, a plastic surgery resident at NYU Langone Hospital,…
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Life When ‘Over-Sharing’ On Social Media Is A Good Thing
Everyone who follows me on Instagram thinks my life is perfect. But I have ups and downs like everyone else, I just rarely revealed the “downs” on social media. Recently, I suffered from an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when the embryo implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. Thankfully, the doctor discovered it…
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