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Do you have a "village"? (lemmy.world)
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[–] LavaPlanet@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

I have had a village, at times, and then none. And I've been the village. I looked after all my nieces and nephews, some so their parents could work and study. I had some relatives help me with my first baby, but was almost entirely alone for my second and third babies. Everyone has to work, so it's hard to be a village. It's hard to find a village, because life is too busy. It's hard.