Hi Jenni, I'm thinking that you've been feeling a little insecure, less than confident (??) depressed lately from a couple of your threads, and it's kind of "struck home" how far you are from "the norm" seeing her/
someone else with kids who's not that much older than you.
But the thing is the environment you're in
doesn't represent "the norm".
Most of the women you see daily are mothers, whereas "out there"
a lot less women are going to be mothers. Where you are, having kind of brief contact with a lot of them, you're probably seeing "on the surface" that a lot of them are "happy", "fulfilled", "have something so special" but while that may be the case for some I'm sure "behind closed doors"
some of those see it as a real struggle. And
some of those may not be in a position to work (like you are) and really wish they could........just get out there.........
But you Jenni, from reading your posts make such a difference in kids lives, and you're no doubt
massively important to some of them, you may not even get to really see how positive an impact you have on some of them but that doesn't mean it isn't there/real........you have the
right to feel
so proud of where you are right now.
You really do!!
And if separately to this you might want a child/children of your own, there's still time if............but regardless children or no children never forget your
true worth!!! You already set your own standard and a standard I'm sure a lot of people would find really hard to come close to!!!

Alison