How I Became a Birth Parent

It was my hardest time when I became a birth parent, but so far, I am lucky to have a caring adoptive family towards me. I remember when I received the news that my baby has Down Syndrome I felt devastated and doomed. The father and I did not live together. Everything happened really fast and I was 42 years old. I did not think I could easily get pregnant. The father also has two older children, but he never once mentioned keeping our baby and his children from his prior relation can pitch in and help. I decided on adoption.

I am the only child in my family. My brothers are in their senior year. My niece and my nephew are a few years younger than me, and their children are still young. So, I do not have someone to care for my baby when I pass away, and I cannot see my child in his adult age being in the care of the public system without a family member watching over him. My baby’s future seemed uncertain, especially in his adulthood.

WHAT MY EDUCATION MEANS TO ME AND MY FAMILY

I have been interested in becoming a nail technician for a while now and with this skill I can be employed anywhere in the world. I look forward to applying my new skill with the girls in my family and with the adoptive family.

HOW THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE

I will obtain lifelong skills and be proud of myself.

MY GOALS FOR THE FUTURE ARE …

I would love to give my son whatever I have saved up, and I am also open to having a family. If I am talented and skillful maybe I will have a nail shop.

Thank you.

– 2025 Scholarship Recipient

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