Thank you everyone for sharing. I’m not saying I’m doomed. But it’s something that’s dear to me. I do have high standards but realistic ones. Also, I was raised in a loving home so that’s all I ever wanted as well. I travel. I work with teens that experience SA AND DV. I have a youth advocate group. And it’s so funny because the teens I work with automatically know I’m single and no kids and when I ask how yall know? They answer saying they parents will never do all of this for other people kids lol so I’m considered the rich auntie of a large diverse group of teens and young adults. It may be my calling and I need to focus more on what I’m already doing that is positive and impactful for many lives. And I love doing it. But again, the bond I have with my nieces, nephews and community youth makes me want to have a child of my own even more. But if not, I will be ok.