I Bent Over Backwards for My Friends Who Had Kids. I Really Didn’t Expect Them to Treat Me Like This Now That It’s My Turn.
The author expresses frustration over a lack of support from friends after becoming a mother. Despite previously accommodating their needs, she feels her friends have not reciprocated during her challenging transition into motherhood. The advice given suggests focusing on new friendships and setting boundaries with current ones.
- ▪The author was very supportive of her friends during their transitions to motherhood.
- ▪Now that she has young children, she feels her friends are not accommodating her needs.
- ▪The advice encourages her to set boundaries and seek new friendships that understand her situation.
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Care and Feeding I Bent Over Backwards for My Friends Who Had Kids. I Really Didn’t Expect Them to Treat Me Like This Now That It’s My Turn. How could they do this? Advice by Michelle Herman May 31, 20268:00 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Franci Leoncio/Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, I was the last in my friend group to marry and have children.
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