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Bruh wtf I'm not ready, still depressed af.

My grandmother really want to become a great grandmother that bad

Do y'all get these type of comments?

Wut lol

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I wanna reverse time and be a kid again.

(Yes I do eventually want to start a family, but I really need to fix my depression first)

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[–] azimir@lemmy.ml 14 points 6 days ago

I've brought up dating and going out to my kids because finding a partner in life really does help people be happier in the long run.

What we've never done is to say anyone should be married or have children. That's 100% their choice. I've raised kids, I don't need grandkids running around on my behalf. Kids are energy suckers and expensive. I love them, and am well aware of how much they cost me. No one should have that forced upon them. You do you.

Huge hugs from a dad who just wants you to be happy in your own way.