This is so flippin’ cool, Hadas.
Wow, these are great. Have I joked yet about how you'd kick my ass? Better that I haven't, I'm sure . . .
I love this essay, thanks for posting the link . . .
. . . and the photos 
Gollly, I am speechless. This is most remarkable. Most remarkable. One of those things that one doesn't expect and once one knows them they make absolute sense.
I get a great deal of comfort out of your essay, somehow. It tells my that my own many and messy detours in life aren't detours after all, but essential parts of who I am.
I does seem to me that your criticism of your younger self is deeply unfair on both your current and your earlier selves, but I recognise that this is not for me to judge, please forgive me that I mention it. I really enjoyed reading this piece. I thank your for writing it.
I may be carrying this to far, but I can see how your boxing experience may relate to your posting style. Each post a quick and unexpected strike against a falsehood.