Chapter Seven - I’m Too Young for This Sh*t

CHAPTER SEVEN

I’m Too Young for This Sh*t

LET’S BE REAL:

Maybe you’re 14.
Maybe you’re 19.
Maybe you’re 23 but you still feel 17 inside.
Either way, you did not picture this happening now.

And if you’re thinking:

“This wasn’t supposed to be me. I’m too young. I’m not ready.”

Let us tell you something important.

You’re not broken.
You’re not a failure.
You’re not doomed.

You’re just early.

And early doesn’t mean wrong.

You can be scared and brave at the same time.
Being terrified is normal.
Feeling like the world flipped is normal.

You might have parents freaking out.
A partner who’s missing or just as confused as you.
School to handle.
Work to juggle.
Bills to worry about.
Friends who don’t get it.
An inner voice screaming, “Why me?”

That voice might be loud, but we’re still making a plan.

Whatever you choose, whether it’s parenting, adoption, or abortion, you deserve support, respect, information, and a real shot at building your life.

You can still finish school.
You can still start a career.
You can still build a family, now or later.
You can still heal.
You can still grow.

All of that is possible.
You just need a plan that matches your reality.

There are people that can help.
School counselors who’ve seen every situation imaginable.
Pregnancy centers. Real medical ones, not the manipulative “crisis” ones disguised as help.
Local nonprofits offering diapers, transportation, groceries.
Therapists or social workers to help you sort the emotional pileup.
Trusted adults, teachers, relatives, mentors, and coaches.
Online communities where people your age actually get it.

If you’re in school, you’re allowed to stay. Legally.

Title IX protects pregnant students in the U.S., which means schools cannot kick you out, punish you for appointments, or deny accommodations you need. Pregnancy doesn’t erase your future. It just changes the route you take to get there.

If you’re feeling isolated, it’s real.
A lot of young people lose friends or feel invisible during pregnancy.

But isolation won’t last forever.
The right people will show up.
And the ones who disappear? They weren’t built for this level anyway.

You’re leveling up. Not everyone gets access to the next chapter.

Some days, you’ll feel unstoppable.
Other days, like you’re collapsing under everything at once.

Both are okay.

You’re figuring out your life while creating another.
That isn’t weakness. That’s legendary.

You might feel too young for this sh*t.
But if you’re here, asking questions, and trying your best?

You’re already doing it.
And you aren’t alone.