Sound advice SugarBaby. You have the voice of reason and experience.
I personally know two girls that each gave up a baby in their teenage years, to a family that could provide a better life then they could at that time. They are both +/- 30 yrs of age now, and still in loose contact with the parents and can look back with full confidence they did the right thing for the child at the time. It's difficult to do though.
HippoFeeder: Obvoiusly you didn't expect to be in this situation. This is a life altering event for you. Hopefully by now your Safty and security situation is resolved and you can focus on your future. You have a bit of time. Consider your options from both emotional and logical view point. Think long term as well. Lots of single moms out there. It's a difficult and challenging life. That doesn't mean you should avoid it, if you feel good about keeping it.
Be careful if Mr Knucklehead wants to reconcile too. Good luck to you in this situation. Please update us when you can. :-)
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