I became a mom at 16, and my daughter at 18. I've been raising kids for almost 45 years.

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Lena Bradley (not pictured) is raising two of her grandchildren, aged 14 and 10.

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There's no room for being a mom when you have cancer

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On a Monday in December 2022, I was driving to a consultation meeting with another psychotherapist. At the red light, I texted my friend a picture of festive leggings, "I think you need these."

I talked my wife into having another baby in our 40s. It's a lot harder than when we were in our 30s.

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The author convinced his wife to have another baby when they were both well into their 40s.

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We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.

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The Chia family relocated to New Zealand so they could spend more time with their daughter.

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After giving birth, I dressed in black to blend in with others. It inspired me to create a rainbow clothing brand.

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Olivia Rubin once dressed all in black while struggling with postpartum depression.

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After giving birth, I felt detached from my body. I decided to cut my hair and start hormone replace therapy.

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The author, not pictured, began their gender journey after giving birth.

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I'm a mom of 5 and became a millionaire at 39. I drive a Honda Accord, order water when dining out, and don't pay for the kids' college.

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Julia Myers became a millionaire by the time she was 39.

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I'm a life coach for the children of the ultrawealthy. I see the same problems over and over again.

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Aprajita Anand says the children of the ultrawealthy are an underserved population.

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Jennifer Lopez said she wondered whether she was enough for her kids as a single mom

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Jennifer is the mom of 16-year-old twins.

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I serve my kids dinner at 4:30 p.m. It guarantees we have family time and they sleep better.

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Olivia Napoli feeds her kids dinner after they get off the school bus.

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