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Navigating life as a woman is difficult when you want to be independent and have a family. I've strived to have it all against all odds. From the age of 18 I refused to swim with the fish I swam upstream instead. I was in my own apartment going to college but also loved my boyfriend who needed my help. Needless to say I got pregnant at 19 married to protect the child and have been ostracized by everyone. Disowned by family and friends I began the rollercoaster ride of playing catch up. Get childcare, work part time, get school credits done a little at a time, domestic violence issues, homeless shelters who tell me I can not go to school, back to abuser so I can go to school. Cycled again and again. I am trying to do something different one last time. Start my own business... learn about social marketing... and despite the fact that no one believes in me. Trying not to see the look of amusement and knowing I won't make it in my friends and family's eyes is one obstacle... the other trying not to catch the eye of yet another predator trying to use my situation to their advantage.