Dear Abena, Today, I find myself writing to you with heavy heart, my dear advisor. You may already be aware that I share an unbreakable blood tie with my daughter—and yet, I may also be one of her darkest demons in her life. I would never have believed that father and daughter could be connected by such twisted ties that now bind us. To seek your wisdom, it takes a confession out of me that I consider deeply shameful. Let me explain to you a confession so incestuous that I fear society may never let me look into the eyes of someone so innocent and pure—an innocent daughter, unborn. Alas, this confession will be riddled with guilt. I once promised myself, and society, that I would hold a high standard of life for my unborn—educate her, show her the beauty of wisdom and knowledge. But one wrong turn on my end and I've placed the life I vowed to protect, in extreme jeopardy—all because I couldn’t resist her. An obsession for her consumed me, leaving me unguarded, vulnerable for a sin too dark—one that my daughter still remains unaware of—that I was the biological father of my unborn daughter. To be quite honest with you, dear Abena, I can't begin to express the horrifying emotions that wrack my insides: regret, remorse and, above all, that terrifying question—who is the true monster lurking in this story. Could it be me who could not contain my burning lust for her, despite my knowledge that it might tear our relationship apart; or could it be this young, naive but brave girl, who fights a battle within herself. Is it society that needs to be condemned; society that looks at love as a privilege only two opposite genders can seek and share, or as you, I am writing you this letter, Abena, my confessions may be in vain if it is left un-attended to. If she finds out, then her life and mine as she knows it will become the stuff of nightmares. I fear an end to my life too; I know that any mention of incest draws condemnation from man and God alike. Therefore, I beg you; will you share my heartrending dilemmas with the world beyond my confessions? Are there any rays of hope left? Sincerely awaiting your reply, Anonymous