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Scenario

When close friends stop being honest about parenting struggles

My best friend and I both have teenagers and we used to talk honestly about the hard parts of parenting, but lately every conversation turns into this weird comparison thing where we're both trying to prove our kids are doing okay. I miss being able to actually support each other through the real struggles instead of pretending everything is fine.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The vulnerability that once strengthened a friendship has been replaced by performance, leaving both people isolated in experiences that were meant to be shared.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting & Family?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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