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The One About Becoming A Single Mother (By Choice) with Alyssa Garrison
Alyssa Garrison had a life goal and no partner to meet it with, so she took matters into her own hands, armed with a menstrual cup (yes, you read that right). This content creator and single mother by choice is now 3 years down the line from the decision that would change her life forever. With details on how it all happened, the surprises along the way, and why this isn’t quite like the Gilmore Girls. An inspiring episode about owning your story, shaking up the traditional family and just what it’s like to be dating, with a baby in tow. Just because she chose it alone, doesn’t mean she did it alone.
You can follow along on Alyssa and her pastel-painted world on @RandomActsOfPastel on IG!
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