Do you feel like you don’t belong because you’re not part of the "parent club"?

Maybe you’ve noticed friendships shift as kids come into the picture, or you’ve caught yourself feeling excluded from conversations or outings.

That sting of being left out is real, and it often taps into a much deeper wound—the grief of the dream of motherhood that didn’t come true.

In this week’s episode of The 'So Now What?' Podcast, we’re unpacking this tender topic:

• Why parenthood seems to create a natural “club” that can leave you feeling like an outsider.
• How feelings of exclusion connect to the grief of childlessness after infertility.
• Personal stories of navigating shifting friendships and feeling left out of social circles.
• Strategies to stop taking it personally—even when it still stings.
• How to find connection and meaning on your own terms, without needing to fit into the “parent club.”

You’ll leave this episode with a new perspective, encouragement to rebuild relationships authentically, and a reminder that your life and connections are deeply meaningful—just as they are.

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