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[quote=Anonymous]I struggle with this too. I'm a SAHM with health problems, so my ability to meet people is limited.

We joined a progressive church that aligns with our values. I'm all for the shift away from dogmatic and oppressive religions but I do think we've lost something in not having the rituals and built-in community. It's ingrained in us to feel most secure in a small, close-knit tribe. We also live in a place (city) where we tend to like the people who live around us, so we make community with neighbors. Our first foray into preschool was a mistake -- I picked a nearby church preschool which turned out to be full of conservative country club families -- so we pivoted to a progressive preschool and have done public from elementary on. I know that changing schools isn't feasible for you right now; my point is just that it takes some intentionality to put yourself in the midst of the kind of people you like. We all crave community and hopefully you can find your people if you make it a priority.[/quote]

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