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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I grew up as an only child and I absolutely &gt;hated&lt; it.  Everything fell to me, my parents' expectations, ambitions, everything – even if it was well meant.  I came from a blue-collar family where I was the first person to graduate from college.  I grew up feeling the need to be that perfect child, because I was the only one.  I never had anyone to talk to about my parents, and I internalized a lot.  Even as an adult today, I still feel like being the only one to be responsible for them as they age – if they require special help – is overwhelming. I was envious my whole life of friends who had siblings who could share the joys and the burdens along the way.

I have three wonderful kids.  There are days where i want to pull my hair out.  But watching them all be there for one another and find joy in one another has been priceless.[/quote]

+1000. Also an only child here who hates it.  I would have had 8 kids if infertility hadn't gotten in the way. And as a former infertility patient, I cannot stand people who judge others' reproductive choices. OP, it is NONE of your business. [/quote]

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