British High Commission Supports Teen Mothers

Monday, November 03, 2014

From left to right Susan Rosemary Keofitlhetse, Anney Aves, Gaone Tlhasana, Connie Mogava and Kirtsy Simpson PIC: KABO MPAETONA

Speaking at the British High Commission’s residence during the Teenage Mother’s workshop on Saturday, a group of 15 teenage mothers pointed out that being a mother at an early age is not easy.

Teenage mothers related their stories and the challenges they face, as young mothers.

“I grew up as an obedient child but there was this guy I was very fond of. One day he asked me out and since I had a crush on him I agreed. We had a very wonderful relationship. We had sex and a few months later I realised that I was pregnant. When I told him, he denied the pregnancy and wanted nothing to do with our child or me. I was heartbroken.

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British High Commission Supports Teen Mothers

Speaking at the British High Commission’s residence during the Teenage Mother’s workshop on Saturday, a group of 15 teenage mothers pointed out that being a mother at an early age is not easy.

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