Early Pregnancy Did Not Stopped Me to Earn My Degree

I Graduated With The Most Precious Gift I Ever Had

Anyeong Steemians!

I will be sharing a little glimpse of my personal life to aspire our young people who had made a mistake of getting pregnant at a very young age. I must say, being pregnant is a mistake when it's not the right time but, don't ever consider your child as a bad luck. Your child is the biggest blessing you will ever receive from God and to carry a life for 9 months is priceless.

Me and my sister were sent to Mindanao State University in Marawi City to study. Why State University? It's because the tuition fee is very cheap and the quality of the education you will get is excellent. My parents agreed to send us to that dangerous place which is 12 hours travel from our home. I am the youngest amongst the 4 siblings and people believed that I am the most intelligent child my parent have. :D :D :D I knew that my parents, siblings, aunts, neighbours and friend's expectation is very high and I don't want to disappoint them and hurt my parents most especially.

I was a good student and I was a Dean's Lister in our college (College of Public Affairs) until I entered the "Kingdom of Love". I was a second-year college student when I started my relationship with my husband. I was so head over heels for him and he is also with me, okay :D. He's an OFW and our age gap is 6 years. To make the long story short I got pregnant at the age of 18. And the moment he knew that I was pregnant, he immediately brought me to the hospital to have the baby checked. I'm blessed. My husband did not run away from me and he took full responsibility for me.

I hid my pregnancy for 8 months from my family. The time they knew about it was when my daughter is about 2 weeks before due. My parent's world shattered when they came to know. Their world and hope were torn. They're worried if my husband runs away from me. I never heard my father cried so hard and he broke down. He slowly asked me, Nak, how about your studies? I told him, I did not stop even 1 semester. And I assure him that I will finish my studies no matter what. In the end, my parents had forgiven me and they gave us their blessings. I am so grateful for them and I'm such until now, I'm still caring a little bit of guilt for hurting them.

I did not stop my studies even how I looked going to school. I was once shamed by my professors because I was pregnant. I was once being the talk of the entire college. I was once being shamed by my friends. And I was once being shamed by my relatives. But that did not stop me to pull myself off the ground. Yes, I made a huge mistake but who are these people to make me feel so worthless? So I stood and started my journey as a mother and as a student.

When I delivered my baby, I didn't know the obligation I am into. Being and getting pregnant is very easy but being a mother is a huge and hardest obligation someone could ever have. And I salute all the mothers especially all the single moms out there who raised their children. And to my mom, I salute and love you so much!

Hundreds of sleepless nights, waking up early to prepare porridge for my child, washing clothes, watching over her and the worst feeling of all when your child is sick. Setting time for studies, doing household chores, classes, making reports and exam. The duties I mentioned here was not even half of it. It was very tough for me as my husband went back to Abu Dhabi to support us. I had no time for myself, I had no time for anything else. But that sacrifices led me to finish my Bachelor's Degree in Community Development almost 5 years ago and my greatest reward is my family. :)

When the world has turned its back on you, never lose hope and just go on. You’re lucky! You have your child as your greatest inspiration. I’m not telling you it’s gonna be an easy ride. Well, it will be one heck of a ride with too many downs than ups. Just remember, when you succeed, it will be your turn to be at the top. All that you'd been through and will go through will be worth the fight for your child. Remember, it won’t be for yourself anymore but for your family. Never lose hope. Never stop believing in yourself. Ignore those filthy judgments. And focus on your goals. You can do it! You can make it through! :)

Wishing you all the best in life.