This is hitting you so hard because of the deep bonds you have with your children. Just because those bonds are beautiful, it doesn't mean they aren't a source of pain, too.
You are adding to the sadness by torturing yourself with regrets. Those ruminations about their childhoods, your marriage and even how you were the same when you were their age regarding your parents are unproductive and painful.
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