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Berenice Howard-Smith Berenice Howard-Smith

Navigating Mother's Day When You're Childless Not by Choice

Mother's Day is coming. And if you're reading this, you probably already know that feeling, that dread that starts a few weeks out, building as the supermarket fills with pink cards and flower displays you didn't ask to walk past. The adverts. The social media posts. The well-meaning messages from people who've simply forgotten what this day brings. Mother’s Day is a sharp reminder of the isolation. Here’s some advice on how to look after yourself.

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