Having a baby can be an asset
Mickaëlle, 25, single mother of Christian, 2 months old.
A lonely pregnancy
I separated from my husband before I even knew I was pregnant! He left to live in Spain with his new friend. For my part, I started my pregnancy, all alone… My mother and my friends saw me so badly that they asked me why I did not want to have an abortion. But it was out of the question, it was like that. I finally managed to mourn our relationship and thrive, pregnant.
Assume, alone
Isolation is hard to bear. For now, I have put aside going out with friends. Anyway, I find it difficult to separate myself from Christian. We have a very close relationship. I’m scared when he’s not next to me. And him too !
Financially, I’m doing well because I’m careful. I don’t take branded diapers, I don’t use wipes but cotton with a “homemade” washing product and I breastfeed.
A new daddy?
I miss a male presence. I need affection. When my mom found out I was pregnant, she was afraid my life would be ruined! But I’m sure there are plenty of men who are generous and capable of loving a woman’s child as if it were their own. I would even say that having a baby can be an asset to attract them… For the moment, I have a rather special relationship with a man I met on the Internet. He knows my situation and even offered to recognize the child before his “father” did. I have a lot of hope but we’ll see what happens …