I thought trying for another baby would feel hopeful. It felt terrifying.

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The author got pregnant with her second child when her oldest was 2.

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After my divorce, I needed a support system that didn't come from romance. I made new friends, but it took time.

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The author started making new friends after her divorce.

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A comment my mother made when I was 16 still sticks with me today. It shaped how I parent.

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The author (not pictured) said a comment her mom made while in a dressing room with her has stuck with her for years.

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