“Having to make such a decision alone crushed my soul but I have never had any doubt it was the right one.”

I’m sorry you had to go through this, I agree that you made the right decision.

I was abused and neglected growing up, I thought I’d never had have children (although I always wanted them) but I was lucky to meet my wife 8 years ago. She gave birth to our son three years ago (I was 35) and I think we’re doing a good job so far. The weight of responsibility hangs heavy on me sometimes, and seeing him grow up unlocked a lot of painful memories of my own childhood, which caught me off guard if I’m honest. I’m currently in therapy (which is helping a lot) and my son is thriving, I not sure I’d cope without my wife.