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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD's classmate just passed away at 15. An only child. Perspective, OP.

I have an only child and think about how our close relationship would not be what it is if we'd had another.

Appreciating what you have might help you get through your resentment. I mean that kindly.[/quote]
Look on the bright side is just sh!t advice. We all have to live in the box we're in.

Hugs, OP, I am sorry you are going through this. Would you consider therapy? It's not that there's something wrong with you, but a therapist might be able to help you work through some of the feelings and figure out what you want. I wouldn't jump to it, but if you feel open to it, and DH is on board, you could consider adopting an older child. Let yourself grieve and be intentional about what comes next. You don't have to just suffer and pretend it's fine or that you don't have the right to your feelings.[/quote]
Neglecting the child you do have for the fantasy of another is definitely wrong. [/quote]

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