I've said since I was about 19 that I didn't want to have children. I know I am not emotionally suited to raising a child, and it seemed to be grossly unfair to bring one into the world if I wasn't capable of giving him or her everything (emotionally) that they'd need. I helped raise two of my cousins from toddlerhood (the eldest, who was 4 when she came to live with us, is getting married tomorrow at 25 yrs old. I feel old now.), I always say that by helping to raise them "I've done my tour of duty".
My cats are my kids, the orphaned kits even more so. So, you are NOT alone, and there is no reason to feel guilty about it!!!
My cats are my kids, the orphaned kits even more so. So, you are NOT alone, and there is no reason to feel guilty about it!!!