Hey Hannahbell,
Knowing whether or not to get the father involved is a difficult situation. If you want to receive child support from him, you’ll have to tell him eventually. But if you decide to tell him, make sure you are comfortable doing so. Make a plan! If you think he might hurt you, tell him over the phone. If you think he will yell at you and call you names when you tell him, send him an email. Spend some time really thinking it through and make a plan of action. After you give him the information, it is his decision how he wants to react to it. Many times people don’t react well initially; however, with time they come around.
Hang in there! We’re always here for you at Stand Up Girl!