Autumn shares her journey from isolation to finding a supportive village as a mother of four, revealing how having trusted help transforms family life and creates opportunities for both work and personal growth.

• Moving just an hour away from potential support left Autumn completely without childcare options
• Having trustworthy people to watch your children provides essential breaks for parents' mental health
• Military families and relocators face unique challenges in building support networks
• Children benefit from knowing neighbors and having multiple trusted adults in their lives
• Block parties and neighborhood events can help rebuild community connections
• Today's parents often don't know their neighbors well enough to rely on them
• Having kids play outside "until the streetlights come on" requires rebuilding neighborhood trust
• Great-grandparents and extended family provide exceptional support when available

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