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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"My parents (who were separated) were upset, but not overly so."

Did they know you were dating at 13? Did they teach you about birth control? Did you receive any public assistance, food stamps, WIC, Medicaid, etc.?[/quote]

LOL....Aren't you the inquisitive one?  :wink:

-No, my mother didn't know I was "dating". I used to skip school early and hang out at my husband's place (while his Mom worked) or at his sister's (who was older and also WOH). I was an "A" student, so my grades never suffered. I probably only skipped school every other week or so...if that often.

-No, my mother didn't want to talk about birth control. I was 13, so I guess she imagined she had time. I did tell her "Mom, I'm ready", but it was very casual and she gave me a "Yeah right" response. I, also, for some really weird reason, wanted a baby. My husband (BF at the time) and I were somehow convinced that we wanted a baby and we took no precautions to prevent pregnancy. Of course, as soon as I had the "I really don't need a baby right now" epiphany, I realized I was pregnant.

-I lived in public housing until I moved out with my husband (then BF) at 19. My mother was on welfare while I was growing up and thinking back, I'm almost positive that I rec'd aid for my daughter for at least a year (through my mother's benefits). Pretty sure we were on Medicaid too. I've been working since the age of 16 and was making $25k at 19 when I moved out.  Have never rec'd any other form of assistance since I was 18 years old. We are comfortably middle-class. [/quote]

You probably do not care but just want to say that I salute you and your husband for making a life for yourselves .  You could have been the victim of your circumstances and  but you choose another path.  BTW, you remind me of my mother (she was 17 when I was born).    She left me with my grandmother (during the week) and worked her ass off.  She graduated from college a year after I did and spent most of her adult life working as a nanny.  Now I am comfortable in the 1% so I wish the best for you and your girls (and please teach them about birth control). :D
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