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Trans rights are human rights

Today my 16 year old was attacked outside of school by a group of people while they screamed “kill the tranny”. They have a pretty severe concussion and are pretty banged up. We filed a police report and are pressing charges for mob action and a hate crime. Just want all the people who don’t support trans humans t...

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New friends?

I’m not gonna lie I’m bipolar as shi*, cuss a lot, always hungry or sleep. But my life is half the time hilarious. I just need friends😂gentle parenting? What’s that?😂I need friends who wanna ft or text a lot and bs with. If your down comment below. This is me

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Where are my rich girls? How do you say no to your kids for something you can afford but feel like they don't need it.

Am not rich but I can afford fast food and toys most days but am trying to save more. How do I say no to them? I don't want them to experience scarcity like I grew up. But I don't want to raise brats either.

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Societal Norms 🙄

Is it me or is our society obsessed with adultery? Adultery is so rampant makes me wonder if the human species is built to be monogamous after all. What type of relationship do you have? For the comment section: How do you feel about monogamy vs how do you feel about non-monogamy/polyamory. Disclosure; by no mea...

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Don’t know what to do.

I’m 34 weeks now and my baby daddy started ignoring me at week 20. We only dated for few months, at first he was excited about the pregnancy but at 20 weeks he started acting strange and started ignoring my calls and messages. He never communicated what the problem was. And now I think he blocked me. I don’t know wh...

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Cost of living

Anybody in England able to send me a copy of their last shopping receipt? We’re comparing cost of living to Switzerland (where I’ve movies to last year) and England. Deciding whether to move back home.

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Friends?

I’m looking for friends that will match my energy and blow my phone up out of boredom🤪ft/imessage random calls in general just to bs with or rant

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I’m done seeking.

Is anyone else just done with trying to find friends? I’ve been genuine with people I’ve met, nothing clicks and sticks. Tonight’s just “one of those nights” I’m not bitter about it, I’m simply letting it go & whoever may cross my path in the future I hope they can be apart of my next journey if I decide to have ano...

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Flexible working application

My manager approved my flexible working conditions to work only day weekend shifts - weekends due to childcare and no nights as I’m still breastfeeding. Christmas rota has just come out and I’ve been given 3 night shifts over two weeks! Do I have any group to stand on to get this changed? My baby relies on me heavil...

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Struggling

Is anyone else feeling in a low mood. I can't really narrow down what it is. Little one is currently going through unusual sleeping due to regression. However I just generally alone/trapped. I keep reading or seeing posts about if you like your struggling to reach out to family and friends for support. I dont have a...

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Looking for a bestie fr 😩🩷

Heyyyy! I’m a 25 yr old SAHM to 2 amazing kiddos! Looking for someone to match my vibe cuz motherhood is crazy! I live in southern NH but wouldn’t mind online friends looking to FaceTime and txt ❤️

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New mom!

Hi beautiful babes! I’m a new mom to my beautiful baby boy onyx! He just turned 6 months and hasn’t been home since birth, he’s still in the nicu with his chronic lung disease. He was born at 24 weeks, 6 days weighing 1lb, 2.7 oz. He’s now 11lbs, 2 oz. I want to create new friendships/memories with some meaningful p...

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I’m exhausted

Is there anyone I can talk to, I’m going through it

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Walks

Hey🥰 just wondered if there’s any walking groups or anything for Mums in the Brighton / Hove area or if anyone would be interested in meeting for a walk and a coffee? I have a 5 month old baby boy called George & we would love to meet new mums and babies ☺️ x

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Pink eye or a stye ?

Any recommendations !!

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New Mom-to-Be in Town

Hey mamas, just moved to Augusta a few months ago from Denver (hated Colorado lol) to spend my pregnancy with my mom 😊. I’m 25 weeks pregnant with a baby boy 💙 This is my first pregnancy so I’m hoping to meet some moms that can be supportive and possibly give some good advice ✨

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