Dear Pastor,

I read your column whenever I get the chance, but I am having a problem now. I really need your assistance. I am 20 and living in St Ann. I am unemployed. I have a son who is almost two years old. His father is not supporting him. I am the one who is taking care of him.

I was in a relationship with a guy, but it only lasted for six months because he smokes and drinks a lot. The relationship wasn't going anywhere so I ended it. This happened about 4 months ago. I recently found out that I am carrying his baby.

Pastor, I am really stressed and am going to give birth in January of next year. I do not have any baby clothes or necessities.

So, pastor, I am asking for some assistance. I have decided to give up the baby for adoption because I don't want my baby to suffer.

S.T., St. Ann

Dear S.T.,

If anybody is willing to assist you with baby clothes and other necessities that you may need, I will contact you. However, you should try to get the young man who impregnated you to give you money so that you can prepare for the birth of the child. Perhaps you may appeal to his and your relatives for help.

Please, remember, that you are only 20 and this is going to be your second child. You should know if you have unprotected sex you might become pregnant, so don't be careless in the future.

Pastor