It Takes a Village… But What If You Don’t Have One?
About this episode
This episode explores the challenges of parenting without a support system and offers insights on building community and connection.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what happens when that village doesn’t exist, or at least not in the way we hoped it would? In this episode, we explore the reality of parenting without the support system many of us expected to have. Whether you’re raising children far from family, navigating strained relationships, doing it mostly on your own, or simply feeling unsupported in the day-to-day demands of motherhood, this conversation is for you. We discuss: • The grief of not having the village you imagined • Why so many modern mothers feel isolated • Letting go of unrealistic expectations of family and friends • Building community in unconventional ways • How to become part of your own village • Practical ways to create connection and reduce isolation If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of parenting alone, this episode serves as a reminder that you’re not the only one—and that support can sometimes be built in places we least expect. 🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation. Because motherhood was never meant to be done in isolation. NEW Episodes of 'I Just Sat Down' will be released every Monday at 10am EST. You can find us on…
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