We are in a relationship close to seven years and l have had two abortions. On the first occasion, it was normal since l did not feel pains after the act.

Unfortunately, the second abortion nearly ended my life and l am forever grateful to God for having spared my life. 

A cousin of mine is aware of the relationship and always pleads with me to compel my lover to know my parents and if possible inform them about our plans to get married in a short period.

Unfortunately, l am once again pregnant and my boyfriend is insisting that l abort the pregnancy because he is not financially capable of fathering a child and shouldering more responsibilities.

Terrified by the ordeal l went through as a result of the second abortion, l had vowed never to terminate any pregnancy in my life.

I am the only daughter of my parents and l cannot imagine how miserable they will be if l die through a preventable and misguided act like this.

Surprisingly, he has threatened not to accept responsibility should l go ahead to maintain the pregnancy.

Should l remain resolute in my decision?

Yaa Baby-Accra.

Dear Yaa Baby,

You have done well by taking a definite decision to correct the unpleasant ordeal you have had and the need to repair your future.

Though it is unacceptable to receive threat from your lover, you are not the first person to receive such a threat and certainly not going to be the last one either.

This is an opportune time for you to inform your parents, and they will not hesitate to pull your lover by his ears to face the consequences of his action. Since he has called for the tune, he must be ready to dance to it.

You will not have it easy with your parents, but the fact remains that one cannot tell what this innocent child will become in the future.  Yaa Baby, you will be exceedingly dumbfounded if this child turns out to become an influential person in society.

Stick to your decision because should you survive this abortion like the previous ones, you cannot guarantee the possibility of becoming pregnant in life again.