In Angeline's own words:
"Did you ever feel like your world is going into a down world spiral after having a baby, not enough time to yourself, still having to get over the fact that you have another life to take care of, not having the baby's father around, being a teen mom, having people look down on you, also being stereotyped as a young mom who might not make it. Well I have been through all of that and much more; I was so frustrated and felt alone. I just felt like no one felt how I did, I was only 14 going on 15 when I got pregnant with my son, freshman in high school. I had to drop out of traditional high school and go to an independent study charter school, which is kind of the same but you miss the fact of being around your old friends, having lunch time, prom, homecoming, and football games. Despite missing those things the school ended up being really good for me. At first I got very anti-social after being pregnant and after having my son. I always cried during my pregnancy because I would just always picture my life not being the same after having my child. I sometimes cried when my baby cried because I was a first time mom, young at that and also confused, but after going to the charter school I’ve gotten close with a lot of teachers especially one in particular Mrs. Robinson . She made my spirit boost , made me feel like I do have a chance at getting this mommy thing right and always providing little activities for me to go to , so it could help me open up with other teen moms like me, she wanted me to know that there were many more girls like me. So afterwards I didn’t feel alone, made a lot of good friends, my son also made him some buddies as well :). and after a year and a half of going there I graduated at 16, continued going to school, went to college at 17 and now currently 18 still going to school and the person I was then, I am not now because I can make it in this world just like anyone else. My way of life is totally different , I thought I was going to be a stereotype that everyone always talked about, statistics dropping out , well may I say I’m very happy how my life turned out and I proved them wrong. I’m not a statistic and you should never judge a book by its cover. So, for all the young moms out there in my position or close to it ... never give up and let someone put you down. That should make you stronger so you can prove them all wrong :) .... until my next entry bye!"
"Did you ever feel like your world is going into a down world spiral after having a baby, not enough time to yourself, still having to get over the fact that you have another life to take care of, not having the baby's father around, being a teen mom, having people look down on you, also being stereotyped as a young mom who might not make it. Well I have been through all of that and much more; I was so frustrated and felt alone. I just felt like no one felt how I did, I was only 14 going on 15 when I got pregnant with my son, freshman in high school. I had to drop out of traditional high school and go to an independent study charter school, which is kind of the same but you miss the fact of being around your old friends, having lunch time, prom, homecoming, and football games. Despite missing those things the school ended up being really good for me. At first I got very anti-social after being pregnant and after having my son. I always cried during my pregnancy because I would just always picture my life not being the same after having my child. I sometimes cried when my baby cried because I was a first time mom, young at that and also confused, but after going to the charter school I’ve gotten close with a lot of teachers especially one in particular Mrs. Robinson . She made my spirit boost , made me feel like I do have a chance at getting this mommy thing right and always providing little activities for me to go to , so it could help me open up with other teen moms like me, she wanted me to know that there were many more girls like me. So afterwards I didn’t feel alone, made a lot of good friends, my son also made him some buddies as well :). and after a year and a half of going there I graduated at 16, continued going to school, went to college at 17 and now currently 18 still going to school and the person I was then, I am not now because I can make it in this world just like anyone else. My way of life is totally different , I thought I was going to be a stereotype that everyone always talked about, statistics dropping out , well may I say I’m very happy how my life turned out and I proved them wrong. I’m not a statistic and you should never judge a book by its cover. So, for all the young moms out there in my position or close to it ... never give up and let someone put you down. That should make you stronger so you can prove them all wrong :) .... until my next entry bye!"
Angeline
Angeline - I am so proud of you and know that you are going to go far in life. Thank you for encouraging all of the other teen moms to not give up.
ReplyDeleteits my pleasure :) , always try and stay positive !
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