MY DAUGHTER SAVED MY LIFE

[Bernie19]

Oh my sweet angel! Do you know you saved mommy's life? I was 18 and lost, trying to find satisfaction in who I was, but becoming someone who was far from my tru self. I broke free from my strict parents at 18 and partied the entire summer of 2008. Drinking myself into oblivion, drugs o' plenty, sex with strangers, i became a monster.

I did not care about life nor death, I had no goals, I had no plan but to have a good time and get good and high.

Then I had routine one-night stand. And I found out I was pregnant. I don't think I could stomach abortion without feeling souless the rest of my life. I couldn't put it up for adoption because I'd always wonder what if?

So my belly grew bigger and my heart lifted. I became excited and determined.

On March 23rd at 9:56 am my daughter was born.

Today I am in college. I no longer drink/use, and have no desire to do anything that doesn't benefit me or my child. Partying is a waste of time, and so are my ex friends still stuck in that life. I have a great relationship with my parents, who are so so glad I kept their first grandchild.

She is my joy. My absolute joy. Oh, and she saved my life.

 

[norasmom1229]

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:49 AM

So glad to hear you are overcoming obstacles! Little girls are the perfect inspiration!!!

[AnnaMac]

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:04 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!! I was 18 when I found out I was pregnant with my son. My story was similar to yours. I don't know where I would be without him. It is hard to realize how something so small and helpless can actually save your life! Hold and love your baby every moment you can, it goes by way too fast.