The Parenting Podcast

Cheryl Lange, Host

Where Do Friends Fit? | Ep. 232

OCT 15, 202629 MIN

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SUMMARY There’s something special about having women in our lives who really know us. Yet even when we long for those connections, friendships can slip to the edges of our busy lives. Maybe it’s time we gave a little more thought to just how much they matter. TALK NOTES Why making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly difficult. The loneliness moms can experience, even when surrounded by people. How friendships change through different seasons of motherhood. Why friendship requires vulnerability, trust, and a willingness to take some risks. Looking beyond our usual circles and expectations of who might become a friend. The importance of having friendships that are our own, apart from our children’s relationships. Why nurturing our friendships matters for us—and for our children.