friendships after kids

To my friends who aren’t mothers yet: Here is what I need you to know

You don’t get it yet. And that’s OK. You’re navigating other areas of your life right now while I'm navigating motherhood. And it's not easy.

True life: My friends have always been the center of my world—until I had a baby

I'm loving my new role as a mother, and I think I'm doing a pretty great job. But I also miss being able to be a good friend.

We’ve been friends for 30 years—and motherhood has brought us even closer

She opened my eyes to the fact that all mothers are imperfect—just like our friendship.