Dear Diana,
I'm 25 and was in a relationship with this guy for two years. Last week he dumped me in a fit of rage. What if I am pregnant? I called my guy and told him about my fears and he retorted saying it's my problem and not his. I have nobody to turn to because my family and friends did not approve of him in the first place. What should I do now? I feel cheated and humiliated.
— Sanjana


Illustration/Amit Bandre 

Dear Sanjana,
You first need to test whether you are pregnant or not. There are pregnancy detection kits available at chemists or consult a doctor who can ascertain if you are indeed pregnant. Do not waste any time and get yourself examined. You are assuming you are, but you can be sure only after a medical examination. Accordingly decide your future course of action. If you are, he needs to be told and take responsibility as it is his child too. You will then have to tell your family or take help from a woman support group. If you are not, he owes you an explanation for his rash behaviour.