Dear Christine, I AM the mother of a one-year-old daughter, and I am pregnant with another child. My husband and I were married five years, and now he has left me.
I am 25 years old, and I am afraid of being a single mother with two children. My husband has only paid $100 in child support since he walked away four months ago.
Clothes, food and diapers cost a lot of money.
Rough times
I work full-time but it has not been easy trying to manage a household and take care of the children. My parents, brothers and sisters help out, and I am grateful for their support.
This second child was a complete shock, but I vow to love him or her as best as I can. I feel depressed at times and I am not sure what to do.
Can you please help me?
– R Dear R, I am so sorry to hear about your plight.
Your husband is heartless. How could he walk away from you when you are pregnant with his child?
I suggest that you first speak to an attorney if you have one. He or she should be able to advise you from a legal view point. You should also consider putting your husband in court to ensure he pays child support for both children.
Since you are feeling depressed, you’ll also need to speak to your doctor as soon as possible.
I’m happy to hear that you will love your child despite the challenges you face, and that your family has been giving you the support you need. Speak to that attorney as soon as possible.
– CHRISTINE
