Here’s to a support system.

I think becoming a mother at the age of 18 to my daughter was very difficult but had a positive impact on my life, she was born 2 months early and I was a senior in high school. I was very fortunate to have a strong support system from family and friends, so that helped me in a lot of ways, but it also made me grow up quickly and realize that I had another life to take care and I had to do whatever was necessary for my daughter.

What I learned most of all is that it is not about you anymore it is about your child and you have to think about them before yourself always.

Becoming a mom at such a young age taught me about responsibility and also the importance of family and how important they are to have by your side and not to ever take advantage of them and always appreciate them.