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- Alison Brewerton is a single mom who had been working near London when she and her ex split.
- Her parents would drive 1.5 hours each way to take care of their granddaughter so Alison could work.
- Alison moved in with her parents to both save money and relieve the pressure of childcare scheduling.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 45-year-old




