Lori Prashker-Thomas, at The Blogs

Dec 3, 2023, 7:24 PM

Navigating the Holidays: A Grief-Filled Journey Through Memories

The Prashker family gravesite - Photo courtesy of ShadowCatcher Photography, LLC/Lori Prashker-Thomas

The holiday season is upon us, a time of joy, celebration, and shared moments with loved ones. As I walk down the street, the festive decorations and the echoes of holiday tunes fill the air, creating a magical atmosphere...

Sep 15, 2023, 1:51 PM

Choosing Not to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah Traditionally

Happy and Sweet New Year - Traditional apples and honey - This design was created on Canva.com on September 15,, 2023. It is copyrighted by Lori Prashker-Thomas/ShadowCatcher Photography (Paid Subscription)

In a world that celebrates diversity and respects individual choices, it's essential to understand that not everyone partakes in the same religious or cultural traditions. As someone who does not celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, in the...

Aug 31, 2023, 8:05 PM

Embracing Self-Forgiveness During Rosh Hashanah

Forgive yourself - This design was created on Canva.com on August 31, 2023. It is copyrighted by Lori Prashker-Thomas/ShadowCatcher Photography (Paid Subscription)

I can't believe Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of reflection, introspection, and renewal. As we gather to welcome the new year, we engage in self-evaluation and seek forgiveness...

Jul 25, 2023, 2:26 PM

The Dark Side of Adoption from a Jewish Birthmother’s Point of View

Pregnant and alone - Confusion sets in with no one to guide her.

This design was created on Canva.com on July 24, 2023. It is copyrighted by Lori Prashker-Thomas/ShadowCatcher Photography (Paid Subscription)

Why don't people want to talk about the dark side of adoption from a Jewish birthmother's point of view? Well, there are many reasons why people may not want to talk about the dark side of adoption from a Jewish...

May 7, 2022, 11:51 PM

I typically do not get political, or do I?

I don't usually get political. Well, I guess I do. It is the nature of who and what I am…A birth mother… In November 1995, I sat at an abortion clinic filling out paperwork. It was a difficult time in...

Mar 22, 2021, 7:35 AM

Survival

Survival is a word I hear a lot these days. With the pandemic, the social and political climate, we are all in survival mode. It is a tumultuous time we are now in. The social and political time we...

Apr 12, 2020, 6:10 AM

Passover under quarantine – an evolution

I have been sitting for the last few days and thinking…Thinking about the past, thinking about the present and thinking about the future. But I keep coming back to this idea of religion and faith. I grew up with...

Dec 21, 2019, 9:15 AM

Managing Your Grief at the Holidays

You can’t ignore that it’s holiday time. You walk down the street and see Christmas and Chanukah decorations, you hear Christmas music in stores, people are shopping and getting ready to celebrate. Meanwhile, I sit and wish that my...

Sep 10, 2019, 10:36 PM

My Life & Trying To End It

The topic of suicide and mental health is very rarely discussed, and I think there needs to be a lot of light brought to the subject of depression and mental illness. The time has come to #endthestigma. It should...

Jun 4, 2019, 10:22 AM

Does Adoption Stigma Drive Women to Abortion Regrets?

Lori Prashker-Thomas a proud Jewish Birth Mother. Photo courtesy of Michael W. Thomas/ShadowCatcher Photography, LLC

AUTHOR’S NOTE: I am pro-choice. I believe in a woman’s right to legal abortions, period. No one should be forced into any choice -- parenting, adoption, or abortion. At the same time, it is also true that my believing...

About Me

Lori Prashker-Thomas has always been a creative soul and a free spirit and never thought “author” would be on her resume. Lori is the author of "From Mistakes To Miracles: A Jewish Birthmother’s Story of Redemption, Hope, and Healing," which was released in October of 2022. Lori is also a legal secretary and Paralegal for 20+ years. She is also Co-Owner and Photographer at ShadowCatcher Photography, LLC, with her husband, Michael, Owner and Wedding Officiant of Ceremonies by Lori, and a speaker/writer/ advocate, focusing mainly on being a Jewish Birthmother and the stigma associated with adoption. She is also a proud board member of the NEPA Pride Project. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and close circle of friends and being a Bubbe to her granddaughter. She resides in Northeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, Michael, and the love of her life, Michael.

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