I was spoiled, sure, but she felt huge pride in being able to provide her only child with the beautifully wrapped trappings ...

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They may feel misunderstood or judged for being an only child. This is a common issue that only children bring up, particularly in support groups, Greene said. “There is definitely still a stigma ...

She said she really loved her childhood. "I don't think I was disadvantaged in any way by being an only child." "I quite enjoy my own company and can problem-solve and do things on my own." ...

Being an only child felt lonely I had a solitary childhood, and when I wasn't on outings with my mom, exploring the coastal city we lived in, I was occupying myself. I was independent, self ...

Being an only child taught me resilience. It taught me how to be comfortable in my own company, and how to find joy in solitude. But it also taught me that I want so much more for my own family ...