My three closest mom friends and I used to text constantly about kid stuff and now our group chat has gone basically silent. When we do get together it feels forced, like we're all pretending this friendship transition isn't happening, but I miss them and I think they miss this too.
More people experience this than they realize.
Women whose primary bond was shared motherhood must discover whether their connection can survive and transform when that shared identity shifts.
“Where Are You with The empty nest?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.