For some reason, we as a species never feel that we can trust those closest to us with our problems, when in reality those are the people we need to rely on. My dear Linsden, teen pregnancy is not exactly dinner table talk, but it is something that you need to discuss with those whom you hold close in your life. Realize that they are the ones who are going to be there for you…plus, unless you’re superwoman it’s probably going to be difficult to hide an eight month “prego belly.”
I have always believed that family will always be there for you, no matter what the circumstances, and I think it’s time that you extend that trust to your mother. If you sit down with your mother and tell her the situation, I’m betting she will be able to help you plan your future. You are so young and having a child is an enormous responsibility, so if you decide to keep the child your mother and the child’s father are going to play an integral role in the child’s upbringing. Yet, you are now technically an “adult” so the choice is yours to make. Just don’t be shocked if they get angry at first reaction, trust me they will come around real quick.
Besides talking to your mother and your boyfriend, you need to ask yourself a series of questions for the sake of the child. Is this long term boyfriend going to stick around when the child comes? Do you believe you are ready bring a child into this world and rear it in the best possible manner? Are you ready to put another life ahead of yours? Are you ready to postpone your dreams in order to provide for your child?
If you answered yes to all of these questions then I’m guessing you’ve already made up your mind to keep the child and I would be sure to mention this to your mother when you are talking to her. In any case it’s always better to have two heads then one when making a decision of such importance as this.
My sweet Linsden, I would suggest that you talk to your mother and your boyfriend; but realize in the end that you are now an adult and the final decision is yours. It is your body, so don’t ever forget that. I just know that it is always comforting to get motherly advice when you’re feeling like the world is crashing down around you…
-The Ambassador