I'd suggest counseling first before looking into possible avenues of having another child at this point in life. Learning and experiencing that your children are growing up as you planned and knowing that active parenting doesn't end at age 18, but continues for many years as your children seek your knowledge and wisdom, helps take the edge off feeling abandoned or no longer needed by your kids. -Robin
I lost my beloved dog, Truffle, nine months ago. She was almost 15. I had to euthanize her because she was ill and suffering. I cannot begin to describe the depth of grief I'm experiencing. Her loss has been harder for me than any human loss. We had a connection that words cannot express. Truffle captured my soul. I work from home, and we spent every day together. I'm thankful that I had a lot more time with her because of this.
Vicarious trauma is most often attributed to first responders, military service members, emergency medical personnel, and allied professionals who experience continuous exposure to incidents of trauma and violation.
