Home/Life Choices/Settling regret/ThoughtI guess I’m just wondering if anyone else sort of spends their life waiting for the real part to start, or if this is just... it.settling regretachievement emptinessShare this thoughtCopy linkShare on XDownload imageDoes this resonate with you?Share Your OwnBrowse MoreOthers have felt this too” But then Saturday hits, and I’m at the community center, shuffling cards with Mrs. …age inappropriate interestsAm I the only one who feels this deep, weird grief mixed with… well, almost relief, now that mom's gone and I don't have to pretend anymore? …role reversal griefLike, I went all-in on logistics, got the degree my folks were so jazzed about instead of, you know, digging up ancient pots, and now I'm a manager at RetailCo, making sure the widgets get from… …settling regretIs it just me or does anyone else feel like they’re literally mourning a life they never even got to start? …path not takenRelated ThemesAchievement emptinessChildfree guiltPath not takenPurpose searchingRetirement Identity Crisis