The Letdown
Overview
Audrey strives to maintain her identity beyond the role of a mother, a goal that sounds straightforward yet proves challenging. Her ambitious husband, a self-centered mother, and a carefree best friend complicate her journey. As she navigates the ups and downs of parenthood, Audrey faces the reality of balancing personal aspirations with the demands of family life, highlighting the struggle many women encounter in their quest for self-fulfillment amid societal expectations.
Episodes
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1
The Letdown
Audrey is set on not letting motherhood define her identity. While this sounds simple in theory, the reality is quite different. Her ambitious husband...
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2
Frankenstein
Audrey feels a wave of anxiety during the Parents Group when she notices that she’s the only one not adhering to a parenting book. In a mix-up regar...
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3
Genealogy
When Jeremy's parents arrive unexpectedly, Audrey must practice remarkable self-control in response to Carol, her mother-in-law, and her outdated and ...
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4
Trivial Pursuits
Audrey finds that life at home with her baby lacks the mental engagement she longs for, leading to feelings of boredom and growing forgetfulness. One ...
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5
Super Mum
After a pinecone hits him on the head, Jeremy becomes fixated on the promise he made to God that he feels he has broken. He begins to wonder if this i...
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6
Mother Nature
During their yearly spring cleaning visit to Audrey's grandmother's farm, the group uncovers some difficult financial realities. Meanwhile, Jeremy fac...
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7
Matrescence
Audrey is unable to attend the last Parents' Group but unexpectedly finds herself alone with Ambrose. Meanwhile, Georgia sets up a nurse-in, and Jerem...
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1
One
Stevie is celebrating his first birthday, and Audrey is feeling the pressure, as many parents do for this significant occasion. The party turns into a...
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2
The Dilemma
Sophie faces a significant choice, while Audrey begins to doubt her own decisions. Meanwhile, Ester finds her options limited as circumstances take co...
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3
He's a Girl
Title: She's a Boy Plot: Audrey returns to her job and enrolls Stevie in family daycare. Meanwhile, Martha dives into the dating world, facing diffic...
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4
Heavy Heart
Jeremy takes Audrey by surprise with a weekend getaway for wine tasting in the Barossa Valley. As they enjoy their time together, they come to realize...
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5
Rat Park
As Barbara's alcohol consumption spirals, Audrey reaches out to her friend Scott, who lives down the lane, for assistance. Meanwhile, Ester grapples w...
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6
Shameless
Motivated by Georgia, Audrey chooses to return to school and complete her master's degree. During a gathering with the parents' group, she reveals a s...
