The Moth

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April Gallaty deals with feeling pressured to have children.

Tags Puberty Parenthood Birth Teenagehood Societal expectations Family Pregnancy Coming of age Marriage Stress Moving Serious YA Bittersweet Mature content Wistful Hopeful Sad

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April Gallaty

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Embraces and Egg Timers

Original Air Date

October 3, 2025

Recorded Date

February 29, 2024

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