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[โ€“] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

we don't and it takes its toll on us. we make do with whatever people we can pay to help with childcare and housekeeping.

[โ€“] Maestro@fedia.io 3 points 1 week ago

Same. My kid only has one grandparent left and he lives 1500 miles away. Most other remaining family also lives 100 miles away in a different city. We have some friends but none of them have kids. It's hard sometimes.