Joy looked up at me. I felt my stomach flip as I looked into her eyes. She was so beautiful. “Yes,” she said firmly. “I know I don’t want an abortion. I don’t think I can keep her afterwards though. I want her to have a good life.”
“You’re saying ‘her’ – do you know that it’s a girl?” I asked.
She smiled. “Not yet – it’s too early. But I can feel she’s a girl. I’m sure of it.”
“What’s it like?” I asked. “To know there’s a life growing inside you?”
“It’s terrifying,” she said, “but it’s wonderful too.”
“You’re so lucky Joy to bring a life into the world. I know you want the best for her. Have you found out about adoption?” I asked. She shook her head.
“But you know who to ask?” I pressed. She nodded.
“I can go and see my social worker next week,” she said. “I missed the first two app
