Narrative Essay On Post Motherhood

Becoming a mother was not on the top of my priority list, although, at the time my priority list was quite disturbing; I did not have one. I was on my way to Neverland with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, sort of speak. I never realized how becoming a mother could change my life until I became one. I have learned numerous lessons and made major changes to myself, the transition into motherhood is rewarding yet different for everyone; although not everyone desires to become a mother. The comparison between pre-motherhood, during the pregnancy, and post-motherhood each is completely different, yet they all affect the child in the end. Children are an amazing gift from God and can change you for the better or worse. I would have no reason to thrive if I had not had my son he is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

At this point in my life, I had graduated and then made no plans for college or my future. I was essentially jobless, carless, and careless. As far as I was concerned, I was the center of attention and did what I wanted. With no values, morals, or self-respect I was going down the wrong road that is until the day I knew that something was different.

In May of 2012 my entire world crashed around me and then slowly came back into perspective. That morning I woke up vomiting, I knew something was different. After purchasing a cheap one-dollar pregnancy test from the store, I nervously went into the bathroom and followed the directions. Only seconds later the results were clearly positive. At this point, I was shocked and in denial at the same time. I did not want to believe the test that was lying in front of me. I was scared of being a mother and doubted that I would be any good at