In January of 2023, I received the news that I was pregnant. At that time, I was still pursuing my college education, and learning that I was pregnant brought about mixed feelings of fear and excitement. Though thrilled about becoming a mother, I was also anxious about the journey ahead. Every night, I would pray…

As I held my newborn daughter Paisley for the first time in September of 2023, I knew that my life would be forever changed. I had no idea, however, just how much it would change and how much I would come to love her. Being a mother has been the most rewarding experience of my…