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 two girls, against the world.
@NorcalGma2 thanks for sharing this. 🫂
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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.
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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! 🥳
@ELS
My daughter's father was the same age as I was. We became emancipated minors and got married before my daughter was a year old. We both worked and went to school. He during the day and I attended night school. We didn't stay married in the long run but managed to support ourselves until we were actually considered adults. I haven't heard from him in forty years but I know he was quite successful.
A belated happy birthday to your daughter, and thank you for sharing that amazing picture, and your story.
I am earnest when I say that I hope someone gathers your posts for you, and with you creates a book, because I read many things that are much less heartening than your messages to all of us.
Thank you for all you share.
@NorcalGma2 tough life, great results. Brava.
