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Originally Posted By Tay

I'm 17 and I'm scared out of my mind to tell my mom. I'm scared because just two months ago I ran away from home and now me and my mom are patching things up.

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Originally Posted By Lisa

Hi Tay. I also found out I was pregnant at 17 (10 years ago). Telling my parents was the scariest thing in the world. I lived with my dad only and he had no idea I was having sex and would have been very upset about it.
I chose not to tell him for months. I was almost 7 months along when I finally had to tell him. Very bad idea to wait. I was getting no prenantal care at all the whole time. If I could go back I would have told him much sooner.
When I finally had to tell him, I couldn't. I was afraid of him being angry, disappointed, sad. Everything. I couldn't look at him and tell him I had screwed up again. I had a very good friend who came with me. She was supposed to be just supporting me while I told him. I broke down crying and she actually told him. His reaction surprised me. He hugged me and started crying. He was supportive, in his way. He never yelled at me or made me feel bad. He let me make my decisions.
My advice, have someone with you, a friend, a sister, aunt, whoever. They can help you. It's too easy to chicken out and not tell if you're by yourself.
Your mom loves you, you need her. Talk to her.

Please feel free to email me directly.
D411LAB@yahoo.com

Lisa