Dear Joe’s Dad:
So I got pregnant to trap you? Exactly what century are you living in?????? Quit making up excuses and give me the real reason. You stopped talking to me *long* before I told you about him. If I wanted to trap you, I would’ve done quite a few things differently, don’t you think? The first thing that comes to mind for me would be moving back in with my parents – an additional 1000 miles AWAY from you. You KNOW about the issues I have with them. If I were truly trying to trap you, don’t you think I would’ve moved *closer* to you?
Yes, you overheard me telling my (then 9 year old) daughter that I was looking for a new daddy for her. What’s so wrong with a kid wanting a daddy? And what is so wrong with me trying to find a good one????
I told you about him because I had this idea you might like to know about your own personal mini-me walking around on the other side of the country. I agonized for hours over how to tell you. I’m really profoundly sorry I did. Of all the reactions I expected from you over this…..well, let’s just say that “getting pregnant to trap you” was absolutely nowhere near the list.
Do us all a favor. When you get the paperwork to end your paternal rights, don’t fight it. Oh – and that’s another thing. Don’t you think if I wanted to trap you, I’d be filing for child support instead of termination?
Amazed, astounded, shocked, and flabbergasted,
Tink