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I Was Not Prepared For The Loneliness Of Having Teens

Jun. 9, 2023
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I Was Not Prepared For The Loneliness Of Having Teens

When Katie Bingham-Smith's kids hit the teen years, she didn't know what to do with herself anymore. She writes: "My daily life went from shuffling them around to all their daily activities, afternoons filled with homework, snacks, and tales about what happened at school, to lots of quiet time alone with my thoughts. Boy, did I miss them."

They were suddenly so independent, and it left a huge void that surprised her. But she's changed her perspective since. Take a look, and have a nice weekend!

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

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