When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter Zaymarí, I couldn’t help to feel overwhelmed but excited at the same time because it meant I can set goals as a parent, for example: having a natural vaginal birth,…
Category: Teen Pregnancy
Who are you to judge?
Why are people so quick to judge young parents? If you are a young parent then you know what I am talking about. From the confused stares while out in public, to people saying, “you’re a baby having a baby.”…
The Love That I Needed
My name is Lauren. I am 26 years old. I am a mother of two beautiful children; a student and I have 2 part-time jobs. I was adopted when I was 3 years old from Guatemala. I never realized the…
My English Journey and the Journey to Motherhood
Like many in the United States, I am also an immigrant. I know what it to miss where you came from, struggle to learn a new language, fit in, and be discriminated against. My parents decided that the family (I…
Then vs. Now
Today I walked in my moms office to talk to her about some stuff. As soon as I opened the door I was hit with heavy air and cigarette smoke. Now this is not to speak badly about my mom…
Trapped?
This one is a touchy subject for me. It took me a while to even share it within a small, trusted group, and it's taken me quite some time to come to terms with it. Sometimes you can feel trapped…
My Breastfeeding Journey
From the moment I found I was pregnant, I knew I was going to breastfeed. Formula is fine and all, but I wanted the absolute best for my baby. When it was time to start preparing for his arrival, people…
The Struggle of Coparenting
You're not in a relationship. ...and it's still complicated. I can hear the collective sigh of frustration. I know. I get it. Coparenting is tough. But it's also so very important for your kids! The other day, I found myself clicking…
Being a young mom and suffering from Depression
Being a mother and suffering from depression can be the hardest. Now being a young single mother and suffering from depression can be even more hard for you. I know from experience. There are times where you feel like being…
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