In regards to what Barb wrote, I absolutely understand the disbelief that any woman could leave her child but we live in a different world. SDA Lady chose to leave and work abroad because that was the ONLY way her daughter would ever go to university. She also planned to bring her here because in Canada she could have a future. When SDA Lady was in school she was told "Even if you go to university you'll probably end up working overseas as a Nanny, so just imagine what is going to happen to you if you don't go to university". When she first left, she cried herself to sleep every night for a month...and sometimes still does. That is sacrifice I can't ever imagine making. My point being that she and others like her leave out of love, not to get enough money to buy a nice car or 52 in flatscreen TV or a European vacation. Now, can I relate to such situations, thank God NO! But, I do respect difficult choices that are made out of love for another. Now should I date women with this kind of history...well, that's another question. Anyway, that's my take.