Stop Comparing Yourself to Others: A message to other moms abroad with teens

👁 420 views 📅 Mar 7, 2025 ✈️ Portugal Watch on YouTube ↗

Being a single mom abroad comes with unique challenges. In this video, I share my struggles with parenting comparisons, especially around my daughter's education, college prep, and career path. The pressure is real, but every journey is different. From expat teen job dilemmas to navigating college in a foreign country, I’m opening up about my fears, lessons, and learning to trust the process. If you’ve felt mom guilt or overwhelmed by college decisions, let’s talk about it!

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