To be so so worried DS will be alone in life?

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DS is 6 and has had no contact with his father since months old. His father’s parents are dead and his father’s one sibling is very mental unwell and will never have children or a relationship with DS. His father has no other wider family.

My parents are elderly and obviously won’t be around when DS is older. I have one sibling with two children and I try to keep them close but we don’t live nearby and they are siblings and DS will always just be the cousin. I have no other family to build DS’s family if you see what I mean. I am so worried for his future. Has anyone grown up like this and did it affect you? Did you find it lonely? I don’t know what to do to make it better for him.

I have thought about having another child on my own but time is running out for me in that regard, if it hasn’t already. Financially I could manage it though

Don’t have another child just so your son isn’t lonely as there’s a fair chance they wouldn’t get along as they grow up anyway just like with all siblings

He will be fine, he does have relatives and will meet a lovely DP when he’s older who might have a huge family. I would focus on his friendships and building your networks that way x