i was born.
to a scared, lost seventeen year old mother who was in an abusive relationship.
she went through her pregnancy in a strange city with a strange family to keep it a secret- so i could be given up for adoption.
however this girl found some strength and asked her parents could she bring me home.
they agreed. life was difficult - she was talked about, her boyfriend emotionally and physically terrorised her, i never slept, the first course she paid for to get on the career ladder ended when the college went bust, taking her money. but she kept going on.
eventually her boyfriend was convinced to leave by her family when his violence was discovered. he left when i was one.
25 years later my mother is in a marriage to the man of her dreams. they completely adore each other. she has a big family, beautiful children, a lovely house, wide circle of friends. she is fit, healthy, beautiful and happy. she works hard but she has travelled the world.
things can go wrong in life, awfully wrong. but you just need to hold on and keep working towards something better. never give up.
i don't really know why i'm posting this. i just wanted to acknowledge my mum. and to show you all that there can be happy endings. what all you lone parents are doing is amazing, and your children will be so proud of you. i'm so proud of my mum.
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mamalovesmojitos · 23/08/2008 12:46
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