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I feel like i’m getting lost in motherhood. My whole life resolves around my son and it’s not that I don’t love him or don’t love spending time with him, watching him grow. It’s just that I don’t do anything for myself anymore or even have girlfriends to spend time with. I just feel like I lost myself somewhere in this past year of motherhood.

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I was just talking about this with my partner. I told him I miss who I was before the baby. I feel like that girl died when I gave birth. I’m trying to figure out who this new version of me is because I don’t think I can go back to who I was.

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You’re not alone in this, we just need to find our footing again.

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Girl my first is 4 now and I still feel this way at times. You can love and cherish your children/love being with them, and still feel lost and unlike yourself.

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I just started to feel like myself again almost two months in I got hair cut and didn’t makeup and took time for me

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Looking for friends 🙂

Hi everyone! My name is Emily, and I’m hoping to make some new friends—for both myself and my little ones. 😊

I’m a mom to a wonderful 2-year-old son, 5 year old son, and 11 year old daughter. we’d love to meet other parents and kids for play dates, trips to the park, story time, or just getting out of the house together. Being a parent can sometimes feel a little isolating, so I’m hoping to build some meaningful friendships with people who are in a similar stage of life.

I’m pretty easygoing and enjoy good conversation, coffee, and making memories with my kids. If you’re looking for new friends too, I’d love to connect! Feel free to say hi or send me a message. I live in the south shore area!

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anyone else stuck between staying at home and working?!

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Ugh, feel so lost, so empty, so unaccomplished

I know it's social media that's mainly contributing to this feeling but I can't seem to shake it.

Logged on today & an influencer I follow has started a second business & it just feels like everyone is doing well & making a lot of money & I just feel so incredibly stuck in life.

No idea what it is I want to do with my life. In a job I dislike, applied for a job - didn't get it, in a living situation with my ex that I can't afford to leave, I'm struggling with friendships, I feel like I'm being a terrible distant mum to my daughter, my body won't give me a break - no matter how many times I shower/do bodycare routines, I seem to always smell funky plus I'm gaining weight cuz I'm comfort eating. Ugh😒 Everything is just getting to me & I just don't want to be here anymore. I'm tired of it all.

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What are yalls go to gifts for friend getting married but has been living with their partner for 5 years?

Don’t have a clue cause I don’t know they well enough, they’re my husbands friends.

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Searching for My Mom Bestie — Let’s Build a Real Friendship 💕

Hey mamas! 🌸 I’m hoping to find a genuine bestie who’s also looking for a meaningful friendship. Someone to share the little moments with, talk about life, laugh until our cheeks hurt, and support each other through the beautiful chaos of motherhood. 🫶

I’d love to connect with a mom who enjoys good conversations, sharing ideas, celebrating wins, and being there through the ups and downs. Whether it’s chatting about mom life, goals, hobbies, or just having a friend to check in with, I’m here for it. 💕

Friendship doesn’t always happen by chance sometimes we have to put ourselves out there. So if you’re looking for a kind, supportive, and genuine mom friend too, say hi! 😊✨

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Bisexual mum

Hey I’m 20, I’ve dated women but never slept with a woman, I’ve always been curious but have always been way too nervous 😂 women are too intimidating haha

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