Dear Young Mothers,
I want to start off by thanking you for being strong. It takes a lot to be a mother, especially a young mother. As a young mother you have to sacrifice important things in your life like education and jobs in order to prioritize the beautiful gift of a baby. Know that your sacrifice is greatly appreciated and even though it’s hard now in the long run it will be worth it!
As a young mother, I know you deal with judgement from all sorts of people saying, “You made a mistake. You’re not old enough to be a mother.” I want you to know that those judgmental people do not understand your situation, so of course all they can do is judge. Do not let them get to your head because you can be the greatest mother out there and age doesn’t define your abilities; all it takes is sacrifice and unconditional love. You might regret having a baby so young but at this point all you can do is embrace your situation and make the most out of it. Remember that your child must come first and that requires you to ignore judgmental people and do what’s best for your child.
I know it’s hard for you to deal with all the sacrifice and with people judging you. Remember to focus on yourself, too. Work on self-development and even going to a therapist to help you work out any issues you are having within yourself. In order for your child to grow up healthy, you must be mentally and physically healthy too. On the flip side, understand that it’s OK to have regrets. We are all human and make mistakes so there is no such thing as no regrets. The best thing for you to do is accept your regrets and learn from them. Use your regrets to grow as an individual and as a mother.
Lastly, remember that there is no perfect mother. Mothers will make mistakes like forgetting to change the baby’s diaper, but that does not mean you’re a bad mother. To me, a mother is someone who makes mistakes and goes through adversity but still manages to put their child first and love them continuously. Young mothers are under-appreciated and I want to make it clear to young mothers that they are good examples of perseverance and strength which everyone is the world needs. Your sacrifice and hard work for the health and well-being of your children will not come easy but it is an everlasting journey of motherhood and even though you started that journey a little early, know that you’re still capable.
