Tag: social anxiety
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Letting Go: A Mother’s Journey as Her Daughter Starts College
home insemination kit I try to hold back tears as my husband and I embrace Ava for the last time outside her college dorm. She seems smaller somehow, yet her voice is calm and steady as she reassures me, “I’ll be fine, Mom.” With a smile, she walks inside, and my heart sinks. My biggest…
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Sorry for Missing Your Gathering
home insemination kit Hey there, my friend! I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say I’m really sorry I couldn’t make it to your gathering. Honestly, it’s nothing personal—just a little tiredness on my part. It’s not you, it’s really my kids who seem to have taken over my life. The Reality…
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My Child Isn’t Rude; He’s Just Shy
home insemination kit Picture this: My kids and I arrive at our friend Sarah’s house, greeted with warm smiles. I beam back and say, “Hi!” My teen and preteen daughters chime in with cheerful greetings, but our 7-year-old son, Ethan, slips in behind me, silent as a mouse. When Sarah calls out to him, asking…
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Why It’s Difficult for Moms to Make Friends in Elementary School
Get Pregnant Fast Making friends as an adult can be challenging—especially when you’re a parent navigating the complex social landscape of elementary school. As I approach the midpoint of my daughter Mia’s kindergarten year, I find myself struggling to connect with other moms while she effortlessly thrives socially. Mia has made friends, attends birthday parties,…