Relocating from San Francisco to rural Thailand profoundly changed the author's parenting journey. Initially faced with the challenges of cultural adjustment, she encountered an accepting and supportive community that eagerly helped with her child, a stark contrast to her previous solo parenting experience in the U.S. Welcomed by locals, especially a nanny affectionately called 'Auntie Ot', she learned the joy of shared parenting and maternal support. This communal atmosphere shifted her perspective on motherhood and allowed her to forge deeper connections with her child and others.
Parenting in Thailand was a warm experience, where locals willingly stepped in to help, unlike my isolated experience in the US. This shift was empowering.
I learned to embrace the Thai culture of communal parenting, where I was supported by neighborly 'aunties' and even a nurturing nanny who became family.
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