Throughout this year especially I have found out just how important and necessary the support I have from my family and friends are to me. I was always one for keeping my family on the outside of my personal life because I never wanted to give them any more concerns or have something else in their life to worry about. This year I had to reach out to my family for support due to the fact that I am going through a divorce right now. My job has provided me the support I needed in order to financially go forward on my own, and the distractions I needed to get through the day. I’ve learned the importance of lists and notes and the support they give me to keep abreast of what needs to be done in order of importance. Without these certain supports in my life I know I would not be able to get through this unexpected time in my life. The support I have had this year has come from phone calls, emails, text messages, or even just a hug. All these have helped me to cope with certain difficulties in my life.
The challenge I chose to write about is being pregnant but also being a single mom. I could only imagine the supports that I would need in my life in order to get through this difficult time but also being able to enjoy the many memories that are to be had. While being pregnant of course I would need the support of my Doctors/Nurses to show me what needs to be done on my part to keep myself and the baby healthy as well as what to prepare for in the upcoming months. Knowing I had positive and helpful people a phone call away to answer any questions, silly or not, would help put my mind at ease. I always relied on books to give me the support of questions I had and during a pregnancy I would rely on informational books to help me learn the wonderful world of childbirth and infancy. Books bring an array of knowledge and would definitely be a support of mine during this time. I don’t think I would be able to get through a time like this without the unconditional support of family and friends helping me. Whether it be helping to get the nursery set up, grocery shopping when my feet are too swollen and sore to walk or just to show me what I was in store for with sharing their own experiences. Again, having the aid of lists and notes to make sure that I have everything prepared before the big day would be a big help. Without any of these supports in my life during a time like this It would be very difficult for me. These factors play a very important role in knowing that I could do this by myself but that there are people there in case I need any help or have any questions.
