My son is four months old and I love him desperately but I miss my old life and feel guilty for wanting time alone and wonder if that makes me selfish.
More people experience this than they realize.
The profound love for a child can coexist with grief for one's former autonomy, creating guilt about natural human needs for independence.
“Where Are You with Birth and early bonding?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.