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What does it mean?
Attending a reunion while pregnant may invite judgment about life choices.
In plain terms
Don't bring pregnancy to high school reunions.
What can you take from it?
Consider how life events are perceived by peers.

Where it applies

  • school reunions
  • family gatherings
  • peer meetings

Putting it to work

  • own your choices
  • prepare for reactions
  • focus on connections

Questions to consider

  • What judgments do you fear?
  • How do you handle social expectations?

Another view

Many reunions celebrate diverse life paths now.

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  3. Never accept a drink from a urologist.

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