My child has special needs and I love them fiercely but I grieve the typical parenting experience I'll never have and feel horrible about it.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parental love can coexist with legitimate grief over lost expectations without diminishing either experience.
“Where Are You with Parental identity — becoming and losing?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.