So after being a first time, young mum for seven months, I've come to notice a few things. How we're spoken about. How we are stereotyped. How we are judged. So I decided to start a blog. Somewhere I can vent. It's a place for all mums my age, younger or older can come and give advice, tell a story or, like me, vent their anger.
So here's some of the things that have been said to me since becoming a mother:
•did the father stick around?
•does he know his dad?
•are you planning on getting married?
•did I get married because I was pregnant?
•do you work or claim benefits?
Half of these are stereotypes. Not all young mothers are like this. I do have a job which I plan to return to. I married my baby's father before I got pregnant. But even if I hadn't married him or I didn't have a job, why is it anyone's business. I'm raising my child the best I can. Yes I get help from my parents at home and my mum is amazing, always by my side. I know I can count on my mum and stepdad if I need them. We also get help from my husbands dad and girlfriend. I may not have known them for years but they are just as supportive and helpful We may not all be perfect, but we are just as good of mothers of those older then us. My baby has clean clothes. A house over his head. A bed to sleep in. Food to eat. My blog is to throw stereotypes out the window and finally shine a light on the prejudice to young mothers.
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