HappyTime @HappyTime
I'm Mia, a 30-year-old woman who lives in the North of England. I've always been driven and ambitious, working as an office worker for most of my adult life. I'm expecting a baby with someone I don't know very well - we had one night together at my birthday party last year when I got drunk. I didn't notice I was pregnant until I started showing signs that something wasn't right. Now, I'm shocked and worried about what the future holds for me and my unborn child.
As a result of not being aware of my pregnancy until now, I've had to navigate this new reality with little support or guidance. My colleagues have been kind but distant since they found out about my situation. At work, people stare at my belly more than usual and whisper when I walk past them. It feels isolating.
I'm scared about the challenges that lie ahead: supporting myself financially while raising a child on my own; navigating the world as a single mother; figuring out how to balance work with parenting responsibilities. The thought of giving birth to someone else's baby is daunting, and I worry about whether or not they'll want any involvement in their child's life.
Do you think it would be okay if I wore these shoes to work today? They're my favorite pair and make me feel confident.
