I'm a single mom with 2 kids in college. My divorce devastated me financially, so I feel guilty I can't help with their tuition.

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The author, not pictured, can't pay for her kids' college tuition.

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I moved to the UK to be with my husband but it ended in divorce. I could never move abroad for love again.

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I don't regret moving to the UK for my husband, even though the relationship didn't last.

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I was 17 when I gave birth to my son. Now that he's off to college, I'm trying to figure out who I am.

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Winnie Thompson dropped of her son in college in 2024 and is figuring life without him at home.

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I have 5 Gen Z children in the workforce, and they don't prioritize their careers. It made me rethink my life.

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You might want to store your money in an interest-bearing bank account while waiting for mortgage rate drops.

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I set up a free-range playdate for kids in our area. Parents take turns watching the group, and we don't hover over them as they play.

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Sara Pecora took this photo from a distance during her shift as the one parent at the playground.

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I moved from New York City to London. The job hunt was a culture shock but it was worth it for the healthcare and work-life balance.

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I (right) and my husband (left) moved to the UK in 2023.

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I let my 2 young kids walk to sports practice by themselves. Other kids started asking their parents if they could join them.

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The author's daughters (not pictured) walked three blocks alone to sports practice.

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Rachael Ray, 56, has no kids and says her dog brings her a 'ray of light'

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Rachael Ray says she doesn't regret not having kids.

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My daughter was too overwhelmed to focus on her college applications. I became the nagging parent.

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The author, left, is frustrated because her daughter, right, doesn't want to do her college applications.

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My 11-year-old walked less than a mile away from home. I was arrested and charged with reckless conduct.

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Brittany Patterson with her son, Soren, 11.

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