Hi - I am a single Mum, my sons father has never been involved in his life (he is 9 months) and wasn't there throughout the pregnancy. Whilst we had been on ok terms and spoke through the pregnancy, he made it clear that for now he doesn't want to be a dad, but doesn't know about the future.

To be honest, I am personally OK with this (ie. I can't make him be a dad - so I am not stressing over it), but am SO SO very unsure on how this will effect my son. I will never say a bad thing about his dad, and we have a very supportive family (his Nan & Pop are a big influence in his life).

What I would love to hear out there, is any feedback or stories about Mums in my situation whose children grow up as stable, sensible loving people. I know everyones stories are different, but I just fear him growing up feeling like he has missed out on so much. (perhaps I will one day meet someone who will take on a father role...who knows).

Any positive feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks