March 27th was the day I decided to change my life. March 27th was the day that I decided to speak up. Not only for me, but also for the rest of the people that, ‘til this day, don’t know how not to be afraid to speak their minds. As you all may know, I made a YouTube video that allowed me to share my deepest secrets. One of my deepest secrets was that I had been molested … Read more →

When I was younger I always heard horror stories of teen pregnancy, and the young mothers struggling to make end meet every day. I recognize that this is, unfortunately, how it is for nearly all teenage mothers. When I was 18-years-old, and still a senior in high school, I discovered that I was pregnant. I had been with my boyfriend for almost a year-and-a-half. Needless to say, we were both scared and worried about what steps we should take. I panicked … Read more →

So many people say that some mothers are selfish because they don’t let their baby’s father see their kids. Well, I dare to disagree with that because my baby and I were victims of that saying for a year. Once upon a time I got pregnant. I was surprised but embraced the blessing with grace. My child’s father and I separated when I was about 5 months pregnant. I never took him back because he cheated on me. Not with just … Read more →

How many of us watch TV shows like “Love & Hip Hop” or “Basketball Wives”? I know I do. All the drama and fights, I’ll be the first one to admit that’s exactly why I watch these shows. It’s a part of who I am. I am Puerto Rican; I’m supposed to be hot tempered, aren’t I? This is a subject I’ve been struggling with my entire life. I’ve always been known as the short-tempered, argumentative fighter in my family. I … Read more →

Monday through Friday I sit outside my daughter’s school for an hour. I have to get parking right in front so she can see me as soon as she’s by the door. Yes, I am one of those SUPER PROTECTIVE/PARANOID mothers and I’m proud of it! Sometimes I kill time by calling my mother or cousin, or I try to catch up on homework. Most of the time, though, I just sit there and think. It’s basically my only quiet time. … Read more →

Let me start by saying that my story is not a pretty one. I’m 18-years-old and a freshman in college. I’m in love with my girlfriend (yes, gf….I am bi, she’s gay). We’ve been dating for almost 6 months now. My girlfriend doesnt approve of me having any kind of relationship with a guy whatsoever. She said if I want to “talk” to a guy then we should just end the relationship period. I can’t imagine my life without her so … Read more →

I’m 21-years-old and have two kids. I was 17 when I had my daughter but I’ve been with my baby daddy since I was 16. Now that I’m older, I don’t know if I really want to stay with him. I care about him a lot, I really do. I just don’t know if I’m IN love with him. I have an uncle whose wife cheated on him recently. At first she apologized and everything seemed almost normal, but then she … Read more →

People have always judged me because I’ve never liked my mother. Everyone seems to have a nasty remark to make in regards to how I feel about her. However, no one has ever asked, “What did she do to hurt you that bad?” Well, here is my story. My mother had me at 14 and had my sister a little over a year later. She moved away with my sister but decided to leave me behind with my nana (my father’s … Read more →

I have a daughter who is 2-years-old and her father left me before she was born. When I was with him it was an abusive relationship. About 8 months ago I met a guy in a chat room. We began talking and two months later we started going out. Before I said I would be his girlfriend, I made it clear that I was not looking for a short relationship. I am no longer in a position where I can afford … Read more →

When I was little I was raped. My mother didn’t care about me. She was strung out on drugs and, as far as she was concerned, I was a failed abortion. A twin. My father didn’t (and still doesn’t) care about me so he left me at my grandparents as soon as the government took me away from my mom. My dad was an Americanized Mexican and my mom was Asian. To my grandparents, I was the little girl they never … Read more →