Adversity in Parenthood

The Hidden Egg: Season 4, Episode 8

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Parenthood is fraught with ups and downs, even when everything goes perfectly. If something goes even slightly awry, the situation can be tense at best. Some struggles are common, some not as much. Follow TAM and mortal through these articles of parenting difficulties.

We started with a few close contenders — parenting revelations many can identify with:

• If You Knew You Were Dying, Would You Tell Your Family? by Barbara Carter

• I Spent My Childhood With an Imposter by Claire Franky

Building up to more parenthood circumstances, we worked through these articles:

1. There’s Inherent Heartache in Growing Up by Jacqueline Dooley 

2. I’m a Bipolar Mother of Six. Here’s What I Want You to Know About Being a Crazy Parent by Lindy Vogel 

3. My Fears of Divorce Kept Me Stuck in a Loveless Marriage for Years by Michelle A. Cmarik

🌟Special thanks to The Sturg and Ben Ulansey for their quips and insights during the episode!

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