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Growing up, weekends at grandma’s or summers with family were normal — the village showed up. But today? Grandparents want to “live their life,” family support has faded, and moms are left carrying it all alone. In this episode, I open up about what it feels like to parent without a village, and why I’m choosing to break the cycle so my daughter will always know what presence and support look like.
By Sierra SmithGrowing up, weekends at grandma’s or summers with family were normal — the village showed up. But today? Grandparents want to “live their life,” family support has faded, and moms are left carrying it all alone. In this episode, I open up about what it feels like to parent without a village, and why I’m choosing to break the cycle so my daughter will always know what presence and support look like.