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So my boyfriend and I have been together for a long time. We just found out we’re having a baby. My first thought was WHAT THE HELL DO I TELL MY MOM.

IM 22. I get it, I’m an adult. She doesn’t pay my bills & hasn’t since I was 16. I live with my boyfriend and we pay for everything we have. But no matter how much I love my mom it’s so hard to tell her stuff because she’s judgemental. I went and applied for Medicaid already just in case I won’t get to use her insurance anymore (she wanted me on there til I got a job with benefits)

How to go about this? I obviously know talk to her in person. I guess I just need reassurance. I’m feeling stressed out by the thought of telling her because I’m scared of her judgement. I’ve come to understand that its the first grandchild and she’s not going to just abandon me and this baby, that’s not how she is. I feel like she’ll just be upset for awhile even though she told my little sisters she wouldn’t be surprised if I did get pregnant since my boyfriend and I are living together.

Guess I’m just looking for ideas, motivation, advice on how to get through this no matter the outcome. Feel free to share your stories of telling your parents.