I'm 100% with you, Yael. Roles are roles. Never compare. Never be selfless. Always balance a healthy self care with loving others. We are on our way to a world in which blood family is not that significant anymore. It's all about love. Full stop.
I never became a mother myself. Was like you, a family of one. And then, 3 years ago, I found my family. Aged 53.
And now I know. I just belong in this family and it feels like my own. Two bonus daughters and 3 grandsons. They love me. And I love them. Full stop.
Let's please all just find our place in life. Our own personal meaning. And stop comparing. Life is individual. We all have our own path. And although we can inspire others with our path, others should be looking for their own path, not follow someone else's...