My daughters didn't need a martyr. They needed a mom.

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The author said TK

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Mandy Moore says motherhood has reshaped her friendships

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Mandy Moore.
Mandy Moore says becoming a mom has changed the friends she feels the closest to.

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My husband and I spend nearly $20,000 a year on childcare. I work two jobs and cut back on my lifestyle, but it's worth it for my kids.

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Clory Jackson and Mouhamadou Diaman, raise their 4-year-old and a 2-year-old while working full-time

Clory Jackson

I was a stay-at-home mom for 18 years while homeschooling my kids. I went back to work and realized I had tons of skills.

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The author returned to work after 18 years of caring for children.

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My husband and I left our jobs to travel full-time in our 30s. Transitioning back into the workforce has been hard.

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Toccara Best's request for a year of leave was denied; she decided to go traveling with her husband anyway.

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I stopped waiting for 'the one' and became a single mom at 38. I only wish I'd done it sooner.

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Shivani Singh works as a legal professional in Sydney.

Akshay Sammi

Donna Kelce says her favorite TV mom was Clair Huxtable: "That's who I want to be like"

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Donna Kelce, who worked as a banking executive, retired in 2021.

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I sacrificed my honeymoon and almost cut my maternity leave short for work. I've learned to prioritize my family and set boundaries.

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Having a son changed Kari Shafenberg's perspective on work.

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We live in hotels full-time with our 14-month-old baby. We won't be settling in the suburbs.

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A young family outside the Sydney Opera house.
Noah was born in Australia in 2022.

Yusuf Omar

I was laid off unexpectedly with a baby at home. As a single parent, I was devastated, but it was a blessing in disguise.

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Angelica Miller said she used the layoff as an opportunity to rest and spend some time with family.

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