Yes, I’m a teen mom
December 6, 2009I’m a young mom and it seems to be a misunderstood thing to be. I became a mother at 18. I was married, living with my husband for over a year, had insurance, and could afford the baby I was having. There are so many moms groups out there but it’s hard to find any that fit me.
Yes, I’m a teen mom. I don’t fit in with the teen moms and have been rejected by them more than just a cold shoulder but actually told I wasn’t wanted around the other teen moms.
I’m an adult mom, I live the life of most adult mom. I stay at home with my young children while my husband works to provide for us and keep me at home. Again I don’t fit in, it’s just assumed that I must be irresponsible to have children at such a young age.
So where does that leave me? A mom without community, an outsider. I guess when it comes right down to it I’m happy to be an outsider. I’m happy to not be the typical young mom. I’m happy to not have a typical marriage. I’m thankful that there have been a few women over the years to take the time to get to know me and find that I am more than meets the eye.
To the women who have opened their hearts to me and accepted me into the world of motherhood, and accepted me as a friend. If only the judgements could be pushed aside by all.
I’m a teen mom. I became a mom at the age of 17. I’m not married to my daughter’s father, but we have lived together since I was 16 and eventually we do plan on getting married. I don’t go out and party with friends or anything like that… I guess like most teen moms still do even after they have their babies. I stay home with my daughter all day every day while my boyfriend works to support us. I feel so much more responsibile than other girls who are in my same situation, so, like you, I also have a hard time fitting in. There were a few other girls who were in my same graduating class who have had babies, but they don’t seem to have all of the responsibility that I have. I’m sorry to say it, but it seems that their parents are raising their children for them so that they can still be teenagers.