It’s hard to summarize this experience in just a few lines… The war brought enormous challenges to our relationship and family. I’ve been on continuous reserve duty since October 7th. From fighting in the south to leading operations in the West Bank, I’ve barely been home. My wife carried the entire burden—raising the kids alone, managing the house, and even finishing the construction of our home during the war. The emotional toll on our children, especially our eldest, has been severe. Even now, reintegrating into family life is complicated. There’s a deep gap between us that still lingers.

My partner is fully immersed in his work, and even when we tried to take just one night off in a hotel, he couldn’t disconnect. The idea of a structured program, with a process leading up to a full 10-day retreat, gives us hope that he might actually be able to let go. Maybe then, we’ll be able to see each other again—not just as co-survivors getting through the day, but as a couple. The ad made us realize how badly we need to pause, but also how difficult it is to do so without a structured framework. This isn’t just a getaway; we need guidance and support along the way. Right now, we feel like two people who love each other but haven’t really ‘met’ in a long time. And to truly reconnect, we need preparation and the right environment to make it meaningful.”