I typed a lot so hang in there.
I’m 19 years old and 4 months pregnant. Separated from father of child.
Living Situation:
I live in a motor home – but it has bedding, bathroom, kitchen, table, it has space. I get restless in one location, so I brought the Motor Home so I could live around the country. I’m a free flowing going where the wind blows type of person.
Money:
I make pottery, jewelry, and other crafts and sell what I make at markets and online.
My parents are pushing adoption. The keep saying, the baby will be better raised by a family with more income. They refuse to let me and the baby live with them, if I should need assistance. For them it’s either adoption or I’m on my own. They hardly talk to me now, unless it’s to ask if I’ve decided on adoption.
My question is: Does it really matter – the material things you can offer? Do children need a lot? I know they need food and diapers, but other than that how hard can it be?
> [If you were adopted] would have mattered to you if your birth parents couldn’t buy you the extra stuff? Is the house, yard, and dog, everything kids dream of… what if your home was a motor home/RV, would that suck? Would you prefer to grow-up with more stuff?
They keep saying I’m being selfish? Am I being selfish for wanting to keep my baby? I don’t want to be selfish.
Thanks so much everyone for the encouragement. I want to be a mother, I guess I needed a little kick to remind me that I can, regardless of what my parents say. Thanks :)
I can find an apartment or Motor Home community. I know I have to give up the road, but that won’t be a problem.
I understand [Jason]. I wish you Good Luck :)