About a couple of months ago I met young mothers from the YPA program who were my age and who loved and cared for their children but who also struggled just like me. I never thought I would get to…
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I Joined the Military
This past summer I made a big decision that would impact my son's life and my life. It was very important to me and it was also tough. I decided to join the military with the support of my…
I Am Not Just the Color of My Skin
Hey mom and dad, remember me? Your little girl. I am still your little girl, right? Well, I’m still in school and my teachers, the students, and even the people I thought that was my friends say my race is…
The Holidays Can Be Very Stressful for Young Moms
As the holidays are here and going by, there is definitely an emotional roller coaster going on in my system. Thanksgiving has passed and it was my second one as a mom. Everyone knows you expect to have the greatest…
Racial Justice =/= Being Color Blind
Racial justice has never been more clear to me. Making efforts to make others around me aware of racial justice issues is the tough part. Some people like to avoid the truth of this issue. The fact is that it…
College: Excitement and Fear
Two weeks before I started my college semester I was a very excited yet afraid. I knew exactly what to expect... long nights, hundreds of vocabulary words to memorize, and stressful days. Despite all that I was excited and ready…
Young Parents and Our Health
When I hear the word healthy three things show up in my head: physical health, mental health, and spiritual health. To me those three things are most important when it comes to health. It's a state of well being that needs…
I Decided to be Healthier
To me being healthy means, to walk without running out of breath, eating a salad rather then a cheese burger, being able to play with your children, eating with out a belly ach, and most importantly being around long enough…
What Being Healthy Means To Me
To me, being healthy means that every part of your body is functioning the way it is supposed to be. In order to do your part in keeping your body as healthy as it can be, you need to treat…
Every Parent is Different
Being a young parent has really empowered me. All of the statistics and stereotypes can really make a person inferior. We don't finish high school or we just live off of government assistance. Going through everyday routines of having people…
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