I moved to a new country after getting married. The toughest adjustment has been my job search.

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Earlier this year, I moved to Australia to be with my husband.

Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar

My daughter forgot her passport for our trip to the Turks & Caicos. I went on the trip without her.

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The author went on a trip without her daughter.

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I tried to be a '90s butter mom.' I'm now a more present parent, but it also reminded me that social media is idealized.

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The author tried the "90s butter mom" parenting trend for a month.

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My husband and I went on our first road trip after only dating for 2 months. We're making sure our 3 kids love them, too.

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A family car packed with suitcases shown on a empty, tree-lined road.
The author said she and her husband (not shown) have always enjoyed road trips. Now they're making sure their three kids take plenty of them.

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I moved to Victoria, Canada, for family support. They left, but I stayed.

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The author and her husband.
The author and her husband moved to Victoria, Canada, to be near her family.

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I never thought I'd get paid family leave as a freelancer. I then found a way to get $2,300 a week as a new mom.

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The author earned paid family leave as a freelancer.

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In an effort to get off my phone and deal with burnout, I found the perfect low-pressure social activity to do after work

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I realized that attending reading parties is the perfect low-pressure social activity for me after a long day of working.

Jordan Mautner

After getting laid off, I struggled with grief and identity loss. It felt more like a break up.

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The author says getting laid off felt more like a break up than a job loss.

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I never planned to leave New York City, but moving back to my Florida hometown helped me pursue my dream career

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Florida has been great for our growing family, and living here has also given me the flexibility and opportunity to pursue my dream job in publishing.

Lauren Khan

I'm an American living through the UK heat wave. My kids' school is canceled, and every room feels like a sauna.

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Woman in UK heatwave
The author moved from the US to the UK and was unprepared for heat waves.

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