Venting Why the hell do I have caregiver instincts while not wanting to be a parent

[WhatCouldHaveBeen32]

I see babies, kids and early teens and all I want to is cook for them, feed them , wrap them in a blanket (like a burrito), put them in the bed , kiss them on the 4head and turn on the TV so they can watch cartoons.

And this suddenly came over me, like; the fuck? Tbh it might be the underlying abuse and absence of parental love in my life; I had huge neglect and lack of empathy in my life.

 

[Unbearable Mr. Bear]

Tbh it might be the underlying abuse and absence of parental love in my life; I had huge neglect and lack of empathy in my life.

Can confirm. I don't plan on being a parent, but I have this strong urge to protect and care for those I deem vulnerable and in need. I mean, I am mama bear, for crying out loud, if that's not obvious enough, idk what it hahahah.

 

[lavenderprincess]

You probably wish for others not to go through what you've been yourself, you're just a good person ;))

 

[Unbearable Mr. Bear]

You probably wish for others not to go through what you've been yourself, you're just a good person ;))

You know, I understand that within myself, but having another person point it out makes me feel like I'm doing the right thing.