I was having issues with the not being a mommy. My situation is different. I have a beautiful daughter. She is now in the hands of the Lord. She had a genetic disease that took her young. Don't get me wrong, I had 2 wonderful years that I would not trade for the life of me with her, but she was my 1 in 4 chance of having a child with it. There are other health issues that again are passed to children coming into play here, but my decision to not have more children is as it is. We opted to get a puppy in order to help with the issues that I was facing and I have to say that he has helped a lot. He is like a child in many respects, he demands attention, he loves unconditionally, he is happy to see me when I get home, I also have found a great running partner. I'm not saying he is the cureall, I am saying he has helped. I still don't feel like a mommy and I have my days that I do not deal with it as well, but again, my dog has helped.