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: She describes the transition from struggle to "victory," starting with empty pockets and tired bones to eventually standing in her own home as a resilient adult. 15 & Pregnant: Balancing Schoolwork and Motherhood

: After being one of the first in her school to go through an unplanned pregnancy, Jessie founded a support group and used her experience to educate others on sexual risk avoidance. my-15-year-old-mom

Common experiences across various personal accounts include: : She describes the transition from struggle to