You've had a tough start, and my heart goes out to you.
The school certainly sounds like it could be more supportive - is there a student union rep you could seek help from?
All work and no play is going to make you stressed out and miserable. Are there any local mother-and-toddler groups you can join? Check out your local swimming pool, they may have sessions for mother-and-baby that may help you relax and bond with your baby amongst other young single mums. Spend just an hour or so a week not fretting about your job or study... and you may kindle some friendships too.
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17and a mother and no support
Posted on 10/26/09, 05:50 pm
hello i am 17 and i had a baby that died and then i had anoher one that will be turing 1month tommorrow. i have no mom or dad. my mom died before the 2nd baby was born of cancer. my dad left as soon as i told him i was pregent with my first child. He told me that he dindt want to have a daughtter that is prego. i also had cancer 2 times once when i was 4 and then again when i was 7. i just guess i wanted to be loved. my dad didnt want anything to do with me at all anytime i ask for somtihne he would call me names. Right now i ahve nobody except my neighborhood. Its really hard jugging school 2 jobs daycare and just resting and trying to do homework. And then she got sick and i was home with her for two weeks and i jsut about got kick out of school they saidthat iif i missed one more day i would get kicked out . if you want tot no more wich there is more go ahead and e-mail me and i will be happy to answer any questions you have.
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Reply #1 10/30/09 7:06pm
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Reply #2 11/18/09 5:39pm
hello, I am 21 with a 3yr old daughter. I had her when I was 17 also. I had a little bit more support then you had, but I def. know what you are going through. How are you dealing with things? Need help with anything?
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