Father reels from stepfather's rage
-- Expectant Girlfriend
Dear Expectant: It is easy to talk of love, but love is expressed every day and through many ways: kindness, acceptance, and nurturing.
This man does not want to be a father. He is showing you through his mistreatment of you. Love this baby, nurture yourself, and -- for your sake and your unborn child's -- you should expect, and demand, respect. I hope you have outside support from friends and family to help you make the transition away from this abusive relationship. It is not healthy for you or your child to stay with him.
Dear Amy: Thank you for your response to "Horrified." This was written by a woman whose friends were planning to adopt a baby, even though their marriage was ending.
Many years ago, I gave up a child for adoption. My dream for my own child was to give her a better life than I could provide. This messed-up couple should not adopt a child.
-- Also Horrified
Dear Also: Many readers joined me in being appalled by this story.
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