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Struggling with mixed emotions over family news​

My nephew, who’s five years younger than me and more like a cousin, just announced they’re having a baby. On the surface, I’m thrilled for them—I even said congratulations and meant it. But deep down, it’s breaking me. I’m single, with no clear path to starting a family of my own, and seeing their joy makes me feel devastated and guilty for feeling this way. It’s irrational, I know, but I can’t help it. I’ve been skipping family events because being around them reminds me of everything I’m not experiencing yet. I can’t bring myself to tell them how I feel—it feels selfish and unfair to burden them with my emotions. But the pain is real, and I don’t know how to move past it. How do I get over this? How can I deal with these feelings without isolating myself further? #FamilyNews #MixedEmotions #SelfReflection #EmotionalStruggles #FamilyDynamics #RomanticRelationships