Fifty three years ago I started the day as a child and ended it as a mom. This was the first photo of me and my daughter. We both still had our hospital bracelet on.
The hospital where she delivered never even gave me a room. I was left in a hallway and discharged about eight hours after I arrived. As an unwed mother I didn't warrant a red carpet welcome. I paid them $250 and went home to the room I rented in an old Victorian house. Obviously there were holes in the wallpaper but we were warm and safe and we were living within our means. I was fourteen years old and ninety eight pounds.
I'm sharing my story because it shows all good things are possible.
My daughter turned into the best kind of human.
It wasn't easy but I have zero regrets.
True grit was never personified by John Wayne types but by regular people surviving against the odds.
Disappointing the doubters was sweet consolation.
She gave me the gift of grandkids too.
I've had a good life.
So far.
@NorcalGma2 I don't know what country this was in (was it here in the US?), but for all of my 50+ years, the age of 14 means you couldn't consent even if you thought (at the time) that you wanted to. You deserved better treatment by everyone and you shouldn't have had to rent an apartment.
@JustRosy
Was here in California. I became an emancipated minor at 15. A judge had to grant my request.
@NorcalGma2 two girls, against the world.
@NorcalGma2 thanks for sharing this. 🫂
@NorcalGma2
Hello Sister. Similar story here, I had just turned 17 when I had mine, but the hospital nurses were nice enough and helpful, if firm. Mine will be 55 this year, and came out amazing in spite of myself. I'm glad we succeeded against the odds. You rock.
@NorcalGma2
Thank you for posting this
I'm so glad you made a good life for yourself and baby 👶 💕
@NorcalGma2 Two very precious sweethearts 😘🥰🫶 Xxx
@NorcalGma2 I know your daughter turned out so well because you showed her the way, and no doubt she's given that gift to her own kids. In that way, you've made the world a better place for all of us.
@NorcalGma2 wow! Happy Birthday to your daughter. She is lucky to have such a strong mom!! 💜
@NorcalGma2 Happy Birthday! 🥳
