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She just finished 4th grade. High school is creeping closer. And while I’m proud of who she’s becoming, I’m still grieving the baby she used

Sometimes, the people who change your life walk in when you least expect it. I met Miss Ch. over the counter at a French bakery—just a regular client at first. But one day, she let her guard down… and everything changed. This is a story about motherhood, burnout, healing, and the kind of unexpected friendship that reminds you: your village might be closer than you think.

I used to think burnout was something that happened to other  people—workaholics, high-powered executives, or those who never took a...