Anke, Lissy, Rebecca, Heather, and guest star Tammy are sitting down to catch up and dig down deep on how to navigate adult friendships.  First the ladies chat about the friends who have moved away, and how we are keeping in touch (visits to Edinburgh, visits to Copenhagen).   The ladies move on to the "friendship conundrum"... why making friends is often more challenging in adulthood vs childhood, the impact on us when good friends move away, and what happens when friends cut ties or disappoint us.  The grief is real... and the ladies have personal stories and thoughts to share that everyone can relate to. According to a 2022 report by the Office for National Statistics, 27% of adults in the UK reported feeling lonely often and always.  The ladies talk about how new mothers are particularly vulnerable to feeling lonely (and overwhelmed).. and discuss how societal changes, like the rise of social media and the decline of community-centric living, contributes to this sense of isolation for everyone... mums, singles, younger and older! So how do we build better bonds as mothers and as adults?  The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers has thoughts and ideas to share.. as well as loads of empathy for people experiencing loneliness.  We've all been there!   Join us for this thoughtful and empathetic chat.  You might find yourself nodding along... and may even get an idea about how to go out and make a new friend!   Please follow us on instagram: www.instagram.com/edinburghimperfectmumssociety/ and on Facebook...www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575515288150 And please rate us on whatever media player you are listening to! #motherhood #mothers #ukmoms #friendship #visitedinburgh #visitscotland