DEAR DEIDRE: I CAN’T imagine being a dad because both my parents were abusive.
I’m 39 and, despite enduring a traumatic childhood, I’ve managed to carve out a decent life for myself – until now.
My girlfriend, who is 37, just announced that she’s pregnant and the news has crushed me.
I told her that I didn’t want kids, but despite my fears around starting a family she’s insistent that she’s keeping the baby.
The news has triggered unwanted feelings of dread and brought back some dark childhood memories.