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Why returning to work can feel lonelier than maternity leave
Original: Maternity leave isolation is over. So why do I feel more lonely?
A Times writer describes the paradox many new mothers report: the isolation of maternity leave ends when work resumes, yet the loneliness often deepens. She reflects on how losing the intense, full-time bond with her baby and the small daily rituals of leave leaves an emotional gap, even amid colleagues and adult conversation.
Why now: The piece resonates with parents navigating the emotional transition back to work after having a baby.
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