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Single Ladies In Your Area

Listener Letter: “It’s harder when you’re a parent” (Patreon Teaser)

In this week’s bonus episode, we hear from a listener who is struggling with balancing dating and parenthood.


To listen to the full episode and to enjoy WEEKLY bonus content during the break, have access to BTS photos and videos, messages from Amy and Harriet, AND support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/singleladiesinyourarea OR isitham.org (really.)


We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at singleladiesinyourarea@gmail.com.


Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod


Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Photos by Matt Crockett and Linda Blacker.

Design by Welcome Studio.

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