I am a young 24 year-old Mexican Latina. I didn’t realize I was pregnant until I took my monthly pregnancy test. I was scared of what to do because the moment I found out, I knew I couldn’t have it because it wouldn’t be fair to bring life into this world, knowing that I’m not ready to provide the care and resources needed. I ended up coming clean to my mom. She was the biggest support in the world. It surprised me because I honestly thought my mom would disown me, but she didn’t. I also told my dad. He cried, and he told me your body is your choice.
I am blessed to have a beautiful support system, including my partner. He supported my decision and was with me when I had the procedure done. I don’t regret doing the procedure. Just wish I didn’t have to do it. But I know when the time is right, it will happen and I wouldn’t have to do it again. I just want people to know that it’s okay to not want a baby right now. I would love to be a mother, but now it’s not the time because I work in a school with kids, who have a life that even I know they deserve better. I have parents. Who care about themselves more than their own child? They see schools as babysitters, not as a way for a child to advance in life. I don’t wanna bring a child into this world, knowing that I’m not ready to give them what they need.
