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Jan 2024
21m 41s

Encouragement For The Lonely Mom (and 10...

Jenna Griffith
About this episode

Making friends as a mom isn’t easy. You’re busy, you’re tired, and if you’re anything like me there’s a high chance you’re knee deep in the throes of the toddler years and you’ve just about forgotten how to talk to grownups altogether.


But the truth is, even though it’s hard, making an effort to build good friendships is always worth it because we were created to be in community with one another. If you’ve been praying for friends, keep praying, and also don’t be afraid to be the one to reach out!


In this episode, we talk about the struggle of loneliness as a mom and I also give you 10 easy conversation starters for your next mom group, coffee meetup, or playdate.

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