teen pregnancy// you can do this, my story

if you’re struggling with teen pregnancy and the whole stigma surrounding it. you’re not the only one. finding out you’re going to be a mom at 17 is hard but it really takes a village to raise a baby. make the right decision for you and your baby. don’t let your parents decision cloud over yours, the baby’s dad can leave so don’t let his either. you’re the one who will have to stay. you’re the one they will cry for. it takes a lot but you can do it.

at 6 weeks pregnant i never thought i’d be in such a good place as i am now. i was 16 living in a tiny sketchy apartment with my friend. i was into a lot of things a teenager shouldn’t be into. i was lonely, depressed and had a lot of mental health issues. i was convinced i couldn’t do this.

i didn’t have a lot of support because of the person i became.

at 24 weeks i am now happy and healthy. i am surrounded by family and friends. i learned to cut out toxic people and bad influences. i am moving into a nice 2 bedroom apartment that i am proud of. i am getting prepared for the arrival of my baby girl. i am excited.

i am so happy this baby came into my life. i can truly say she has saved me. she has made me a better person.