My Life as a Teenage Mom

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Growing up I was always told to enjoy being young; now I see why. A plethora of young teens today become pregnant in high school. I just so happen to be one of those girls. I would have to say it was a life changing experience for me. As a result, the parallelism between the aspects of my life as a teenager and as a teen mom are stress, responsibility and my emotions. To begin with, one area of distinction between life as a teenager and as a teen mom is stress. For instance, as a teenager coupled with fitting in and my appearance. I found myself always stressing about what someone else thought. I yearned to be known and liked by everyone and ended up being the notorious one. It was as though everyone in my grade hated me. Walking through the halls at school was like walking on pins and needles. All the girls who wore name brand clothes, shoes and always had a hairdo was liked by the whole school. I unfortunately wasn't into the whole name brand everything trend and it didn't help with my notoriety. My appearance in everyones eyes wasn't up to par. In the same way, as a teen mom I still find myself stressed out about fitting in and my appearance. When i'm around people my age I get a sense that I don't belong. Of course it has a lot to do with the fact that they can live more in the moment with no liabilities; therefore, I have no friend. The fashion trend today is showing lots of skin. As a mother I’m constantly reminded that I have to carry myself as a mature adult. In every aspect especially my appearance which can be very hard. Which puts me back into the category of not being up to par. After all, stressing about fitting in and my appearance played a big role in my life as a teenag... ... middle of paper ... ...to graduate. The thought of someone doubting me made me feel like my world has ended. I didn't let that get the best of me I graduated on time with my class and I made better grades than the my classmates. I was able to than turn my sadness into something productive. My sadness made me want better for myself and anytimes I get said I just look towards better days for me and my little one. To finish, riding on a emotional rollercoaster of being happy and sad will always be a living aspect of my life in any way. To conclude , when it comes down to being a teenager and a teen mom stress, responsibility, and, my emotions deeply impacts these two aspects of my life. Whether its fitting in, being provided for or being sad as teenager. Or simply my appearance, being nurturing or being sad as a teen mom. These things won't stop me from becoming great.

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