After relocating during the pandemic, the writer struggled with loneliness as they navigated pregnancy. Initially, their husband served as their only friend. However, as their child grew, opportunities for socializing emerged. Outings with their daughter led to chance encounters with other mothers in public spaces, such as libraries and parks. These interactions blossomed into meaningful connections, emphasizing the notion that motherhood often brings women together, allowing them to form a supportive community and combat feelings of isolation during a challenging period.
"I found pregnancy to be isolating, but once the baby was a bit older everything changed. Outings with my daughter led to important and meaningful connections with women just like me."
"He was my only friend. We had moved to a new state, in the middle of the woods, during the pandemic. Though he'd held the top friendship spot in prior years, since 2020, he hadn't had much competition."
"It didn't take long; our town is small. We kept running into each other at the library, the grocery store, and at the park, which is heaven on earth for children and parents alike."
"As the saying goes, when you know you know. And we knew. We knew we needed each other. And the children who drew us inward for nine months were the same ones who drew us outward."
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