Being an activist for young parents is not something you can do from a text book. You have to be able to connect or relate to other young parents. Also to understand the foot steps we take on a daily…
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To My Dear Ambassadors and Three Great Supervisors, I am so grateful to have met you all. Even though I am leaving or gone by now just know that I already miss you all. Its weird how we all got…
Mommies Night Out!
As we all know by now having a kid can get quite stressful, and that’s why we mothers have a stress getaway called "mommies night out"! As I have always said since the beginning of my journey being a mom,…
Having Young Mom Support
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…
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…
Stronger Generations Initiative 