Hi Yolandia Research Paper

Hi Yolandia,

This is a very personal topic for myself. I was also a teenage mother at the age of sixteen. Talking about a scary and frightening time is beyond indescribable. Most cannot even imagine being fifteen and pregnant and having a baby at sixteen. Your body is still changing, just as well as your brain. At that age I was doing homework and thinking about how I was going to be able to feed and take care of my child. Let alone being able to continue my education. A year and three months later I was pregnant again with my second child in high school. Talking about the embarrassment, being overwhelmed, depressed, and so much more. I felt and went through so many emotions and life changing events during that time. So many people counted me out to be a failure in life. Needless to say, I graduated on time with my class and with honors. This will be my third graduation from college and my oldest son first semester in college. As I like to say, yes, I am beating the odds of being a teenage mother. …show more content…
To seek help and advice from those they trust. Rather it be family, church members, or some sort of outside group when you feel like you can not go to your parents. I had someone to talk to, but I did not when you think about it. I could not go to my mom, due to being scared and embarrassed. Most parents are not open to talking to their children about a numerous of things. So it is important to not only seek help, but to educate yourself on the matters surrounding you. In this day in time educating yourself to make good decisions is very important. Although, teenage pregnancy is a scary time, it is other things to focus on as you move forward. As well as establishing a relationship with God. Without Him none of this would be possible. I hope your paper encourage a parent or student to discuss things going on in a changing