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Scenario

How to be honest about loneliness without burdening your child

My 9-year-old asked me if I am lonely and I lied and said no but later I realized she was really asking if she is enough for me and now I do not know what the right answer is.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent must navigate the impossible balance between authentic emotion and age-appropriate protection of their child's sense of adequacy.

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Hypatia
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Single Parenting?”

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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