I was on my 6^th month of pregnancy when word reached me that my ex-boyfriend don't want to be part of our son's life. From then on, I made a vow to myself that I would do everything to fill the void that his dad's leaving left on him. I would say that it was the darkest point of my life; I was only 21 and had to stop schooling because it was getting difficult for me to continue going to school. I had to go back to my childhood home to be with my mom who helped me throughout my pregnancy. She was a single mom herself and hearing that her daughter will be going through the same path she had taken was very devastating to her.

Looking back at those times it amazes me that I remained positive throughout the whole thing. I guess I have to thank my loved ones for that. Without them, I don't think I would have been able to cope with all the difficulties and struggles that I have experienced during my pregnancy and Evan's early years.

My son is three years old now and he's a happy, healthy boy who is constantly surrounded by love from me and my loved ones. I have a steady job doing custom essay paper projects and work part time as a vocalist for a band. With God's grace I hope to come back to school next year to finish my degree.

I'm doing all of these for my son to be proud of me and though he doesn't speak a lot of words yet, seeing him smile while I'm cradling him in my arms is the best reward after a long day at work.