As a new mom, I needed childcare, a coworking space, and a gym under one roof. So I created it.

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Britt Riley created a co-working space for parents based on her own needs.

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I've worked remotely for over 7 years. It allows me to be the breadwinner of our family and be a more present mom.

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The author has had remote jobs since 2019.

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My brother and I were born 16 years apart. We had different childhoods, but we've realized we have a lot in common.

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Nia Springer-Norris and her brother Winston are 16 years apart in age.

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My daughter lives in Asheville, and I lost contact with her for 3 days as the hurricane hit. I imagined the worst.

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The author says she panicked when the texts to her daughter went green and didn't hear back for days.

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We loved living in Austin but left after 10 years. Big businesses and tech wrecked our favorite parts of the city.

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Austin has changed a lot over the past 10 years.

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I used to feel comfortable removing my hijab in women's-only spaces. But people post photos of everything on social media now.

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Anmol Irfan says she no longer feels comfortable removing her hijab at women's-only social events.

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My husband and I met on Tinder when we were both in our hookup eras. 2 weeks later, we said I love you.

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The author, not pictured, fell in love with her Tinder match.

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My daughter still couldn't tie her shoes at 9 years old. I'm to blame because I only teach her things when she's interested.

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The author has a unique parenting style.

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After having 2 kids, I realized I wanted more. I put my career on hold to be a present mom.

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The author says she can't imagine returning to the workforce at all after having kids.

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I love cruises, but my wife of 33 years doesn't. I've gone on 30 without her — and the arrangement works for us both.

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My wife doesn't enjoy cruises as much as I do so I go alone.

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