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TOO MUCH TOO SOON? There is one very simple solution to Millie Bobby Brown ‘ being treated as a fashion icon’ ( Are the kids all right?, 27 Nov) – don’t cash in on lucrative modelling contracts until you are an adult and do not, under any circumstances, post details about your life (fashion or otherwise) on Instagram. Problem solved. Linda
DON’T KEEP MUM I felt like Alix in ‘I don’t need fellow mum friends’ (4 Dec). But after a traumatic labour, endless sleepless nights and recurrent mastitis, I found myself isolated and depressed. All my childless friends were at work and unable to chat during the lonely daytime hours. I did try, but found they only wanted me to say positive things about motherhood and responded with, ‘I’m sure it’s all worth it.’ After six months, I set out on the daunting task of creating a daily schedule of groups and events to get out of the house. I found it such a healing balm to be able to speak openly about how exhausted and low I often felt. Your child is going to be just as much of a noisy, messy handful at home, but you’ll have no one to laugh it off with or roll your eyes at, while also bursting with pride. Chloe
I said the same as Alix. But there are some things you can’t share with friends without children. It isn’t black and white – some existing friends are as awesome as ever and you ditch some initial mum friends, but during the sleep-deprived early days, mum friends are physically and emotionally there for you. Surely all friendships are a product of some fluke (living in the same area, working together…). Why are some more valid reasons than others? Name withheld
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