Hi Jeff
I wish I had words to make it alright - but I don't think I do.
I'm assuming you've talked about it and your partner doesn't want kids. If thats the case that's pretty much insurmountable.
All I can tell you is I wanted kids too but my time for that is past. I have enough trouble taking care of myself nowadays
It weighed on me heavily for a few years when I got sober but it doesn't anymore.
I've built a pretty good life. I may not have gotten everything I want but I'd be a jerk to complain when I look at what I have
I feel meaningful and full of purpose and I'm happy.
There's no reason you can't feel that way too, man
I wonder if you've considered a Big Brother programme? There must be a lot of kids out there who need a strong male role model.
I'm not sure if you have a record or if that would cause problems or not, but maybe it's something to check out.
When are you seeing that Doctor?
D