As a mother, I'm constantly surrounded by people, but I still feel lonely. I'm often too distracted to connect.

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Though she's often surrounded by people, the author (pictured with her family) says she still experiences loneliness.

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I had 2 babies in a year. To make ends meet, I became an influencer, and paid sponsorships saved us.

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The author became an influencer when her kids were born.

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Shonda Rhimes says you can't have it all as a working mom: 'It does not work that way'

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Shonda Rhimes says there was a "relief" in knowing she couldn't be perfect at work and as a mom at the same time.

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Reese Witherspoon, 49, says she's 'exhausted' parenting her third, but raising 2 older kids showed her what not to stress over

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Reese Witherspoon says her experience with her older children has shaped how she approaches parenting her youngest.

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Drew Barrymore shares the mantra that helps her and her kids feel calmer at home

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Drew Barrymore

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'Grey's Anatomy' actor Camilla Luddington says there are days she's better at work than at being a mom

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Camilla Luddington

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Tia Mowry says she doesn't think it's a parent's job to 'make your kids happy'

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Tia Mowry

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Parenting is hard for everyone, so I've decided to stop faking it when others ask how I'm doing

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Even if she had only had a few hours of sleep and the house was a mess, the author (not pictured) would usually say, "I'm good," when others asked how she was. Then, one day, she gave a real answer.

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I'm the mom with color-coded bins and a fridge with labeled sections. I'm exhausted.

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I struggled to balance my career, motherhood, and 4 international moves. I had to rethink my definition of success.

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The author had to rethink her career after reaching burnout.

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