I know this letter may surprise you. You may be angry, sad, or disappointed. But honestly, I can't think of any other way to tell you what I've been hiding for so long. I can't bear the weight on my chest alone anymore.
I want to be honest. I knew from the beginning what happened was wrong. I knew it wasn't the right time, and it wasn't a decision I would be proud of. But it happened, and there was no other way but to face the truth.
Mom, Dad… I'm pregnant.
I'm sorry if I got carried away by anger. I didn't plan this. It happened because of a night when we were both weak. No one knows except me and him—my troop that I've known for a long time. We made a mistake, and I know it has a big impact on everyone.
I also don't know how to deal with my girlfriend. I love her, and I know I have no right to ask for understanding or forgiveness. But I want to be honest, even if it hurts. I can't fool her forever. I don't want to spend any more time hiding something from the two people who mean the most to me—you and her.
I know all of this is not easy. I know as a parent, it hurts to hear that your child has made such a big mistake. Especially you, Ma, Pa—I know you value right actions, faith, and family honor highly.
But I want to let you know that I will not run. I will not abandon my responsibility. I am ready to stand up for the child. I am ready to provide support for our future child, even though it is not yet clear what the setup will be between me and the child's mother.
I want you to know that I am sorry for what happened. I can't sleep at night without thinking about how I can change myself, how I can regain your trust. I don't know when you will be able to forgive me, but I hope you will give me a chance to prove that I can be responsible.
Mom, Dad, I don't know what you'll say after reading this. I also don't know when you'll be able to talk to me calmly. But no matter what, I want to thank you for everything you've taught me. I know I broke your trust, but I want to fix everything—little by little, the right way.
I still have a lot to sort out—my relationship with my girlfriend, what I'll talk about with the family of the woman I got pregnant with, and the plan for the baby. But I know I also need to sort myself out, because this is the beginning of being fully responsible.
If the day comes when you can talk to me, I hope you can help me make the right decision. I won't ask you to forgive me right away, but I hope you understand that I'm doing this because I want to be honest and honorable despite my mistakes.
I'm sorry if I disappointed you. But from now on, I'm ready to face everything—even if it's difficult, even if it's painful. I hope that one day, I can show you that I can be a good father to my future child, and still be a good son to you.
