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Young Parents Rise!
J4YF Blog Series: Young Parents Speak Out!
Written by: Mariela Vazquez
Before having my baby, the thought of having a child never existed in my mind. The whole idea of being a parent was the least of my worries. My life changed the day I found out I was pregnant. Although I do admit that finding out I was pregnant added worry, becoming a parent has also been a touching and heart-felt experience.
My beautiful daughter has given me so much inspiration. When she was born I transferred to a continuation school to be with my baby because I wanted to see her grow up. I had many struggles including often long walks in the rain and in the hot sun, ...
Let me make this promise: Comprehensive Healthcare Access for Young Latinas
*By Mara Minguez, M.D., MSc
One experience in particular has stayed with me.
I vividly recall a 15 year old who in response to her pregnancy diagnosis stated, “It would not only kill my dreams… it hurts me more to kill my parents’ dreams.” In that moment, she did not yet realize that she had a choice. If she wanted to be a parent at 15, all was not lost, she could still turn her and her parents’ dreams into reality.
Yes, many young parents lack the resources needed to achieve their dreams. Many young parents do not have access to financial resources and still many more may lack family support especially when faced with ...
![“May we keep building a world where you are held, seen, embraced, and supported. Where your gifts are valued and your needs met. A world with free quality childcare, accessible mental healthcare, affordable good food and housing, access to nature and dignified work with living wages and so much more.” #ThisIsRJ #ReproJustice #FelizDiaDeLasMadres
Repost from @chiara.acu
spell for mothers
...
teen mothers
poor mothers
disabled mothers
queer mothers
immigrant mothers
traumatized mothers
.
mothers mothering without mothers
.
and those who had to mother themselves
...
may we keep building a world where you are held,
seen,
embraced,
and supported
.
where your gifts are valued
and your needs met
.
a world with free quality childcare,
accessible mental health care,
affordable good food and housing,
access to nature,
dignified work with living wages,
and so much more
.
may we do you justice, mothers
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