Need to let it out

aavila18 · October 2015

I'm a 21 year old single mom. I've recently come to the realization that with me enrolling In a cna program I won't be able to go back to work and be an efficient mom. I currently live with my parents as they have really just picked up where my ex/baby's father would've really been beneficial. I feel I've always been ahead of the game maturity wise still with some faults. I have money anxiety I budget to the dollar and now with understanding that I need to raise my son and focus on this CNA program in order to get my career started I can't help but feel discouraged. I know this is the best time to take time off to work to stay at home with my son and do this program but I will most likely be losing my job as this program is 10 weeks long. They run a business they can't fire me for being pregnant but they aren't entitled to keep me while I do this program and ask for extra maternity leave past the 6 weeks I'm entitled to. I'm just not gonna love having no job to earn my own money. I'll also be in the process of applying for welfare and I'm on WIC. I have never liked the idea of not being able to provide for myself and now I can't provide for my son. It hurts my pride. I know this is all temporary and I know I'll be employed once this program is over one way or another because I've never not had a job. I love to work because it's something that's mine but I'm just needing someone to read this and say it's the right choice long term for me and my son. Sorry for it being so long just praying that this program and enjoying raising my son while he's still so little will make this struggle seem like just a blip on the radar.

troopersmom · October 2015

Finish school!! Education is so important! You can collect welfare for a short time, finish the CNA classes, and then get a good paying job to provide for your baby. You are doing the right thing. Please know a stanger on the Internet (me) is happy for you and encourages you to complete school- 10 weeks is nothing- you can do it mamma!
Also: focus on your grades, study and get a good GPA, you can aim for scholarships to go back for nursing degree if you want to go further

rebeccabloomwood · October 2015

What @troopersmom said.
You can do this! Get through it and you'll be much happier in the long run.

LoveLee85 · October 2015

I promise you will never regret finishing school!!!! You can do it!

jlawson23 · October 2015

My advice at 23 is that there will always be a job available! I graduated from college dec. 2014, and found out I was pregnant less than a month after... It was a real blow to my self esteem to say the least. But back to my advice...Your son will only be this small for a short period of time. So, if you're fortunate enough to have your parents help while you back to school to make a better life for son and yourself... Be humble and accept the help. Many people would love the opportunity to finish their education and spend more time with baby. I'm sure the task seems daunting now, but you can do it!

LaurenNewph · October 2015

You sound like you have supportive parents so I know you'll be fine! I know it can be a blow to the pride to accept welfare and WIC, but those programs are designed for people like you. A single mom working hard to do what is best for her kids! You're stronger than you know!

TeacherMom210 · October 2015

Finish school for sure. The difficulties you face now will be temporary, but if you don't go back to school now (esp. while you have a support network) you will have a lifetime of difficulties ahead because the longer you wait to go to school, the less likely you are to do it.

ktbkitten · October 2015

Agreed! Finish school. You'll be better for it in the long run. Best of luck and you can do it!

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