Dear GhanaWeb: I slept with my younger sister's husband, now I'm pregnant

Dear GhanaWeb,

I am a 36-year-old unmarried woman, and I find myself in a painful dilemma. My younger sister, three years my junior, is happily married with three children.

I have always admired her life, though I never imagined I would become entangled in it in such a regrettable way.

Some months ago, while helping care for her children during her absence, her husband returned home unexpectedly.

That night, I made a mistake. I initiated an encounter with him, and though he resisted at first, I persisted until he gave in. It happened only once, but now I am pregnant.

I never intended to harm my sister or her marriage. I love her deeply, and this situation fills me with guilt and fear. At the same time, I am 36 years old and do not feel comfortable terminating the pregnancy. I want to keep the baby.

My dilemma is how to handle this responsibly. The father deserves to know, and I believe he should contribute to the child’s welfare.

Yet I am terrified of the consequences: that he might panic, deny responsibility, or that my sister’s marriage could be destroyed.

I wish to keep this matter private and avoid hurting my sister and her children. But I cannot manage this alone.

How can I tell him about the pregnancy and ask for his support without causing unnecessary damage to their marriage?

I sincerely seek advice from your readers.

FG/EB

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