Ayelet Halperin Kates, an Israeli writer and mother of six, shares her personal struggle with religious rituals that she feels have taken ownership of her body. Despite her emotional connection to her faith, she recounts a pivotal moment at a ritual bath when she requested privacy and was met with stern warnings from the attendant. This experience led her to question the control exerted by religious systems over women's choices and ultimately to decide to stop participating in the ritual. Her story highlights the tension between personal autonomy and longstanding religious traditions.