There’s a lot of talk about mom groups and mom friends. But today Sumitra Mattai is talking about another core contingent of her village: young women who don’t have kids. “At first I assumed I was more of a mentor. But as these relationships developed over time, I realized our age difference didn’t matter. Just because we weren’t sharing the same phase of life didn’t mean we couldn’t connect in real ways. And in fact, the distinction often allowed me to be more open about my experiences.” Give it a read, and see if you agree. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor | 
