Dealing with Pregnancy Alone: A Story of Strength, Struggle, and A Brave Mother

Originally shared by a mother on April 17, 2021, now updated on July 28, 2025 with minor improvements.

Pregnancy is meant to be a time of joy, dreams, and shared hopes. But for some women, it becomes a lonely journey filled with unexpected challenges. Dealing with pregnancy alone is an experience that tests a mother’s emotional and physical strength in ways she never imagined. This is not just a story—it’s a reflection of many real women who have faced similar circumstances. If you’re someone dealing with pregnancy alone, this heartfelt story will remind you that even in the darkest moments, hope, healing, and inner power can shine through.

At a very young age, I was a rebellion against my parents, especially against my father, a retired soldier. I was tired of his way of handling the family. It felt like he was training us to become soldiers too. It was overwhelming for me because I dreamed of having a father like my friends—someone supportive, understanding, and emotionally available.

Till one night, I met my partner at a computer cafe. Everything changed. At 19, I decided to leave my house and start living with him. He was the nicest person I had ever met. He wanted to have a child, but I wasn’t ready. Still, he always showed me love and respect. I never expected it wouldn’t last. One day, he decided to break up with me. I disagreed. Our relationship kept switching on and off.

After a year, he changed completely. I didn’t recognize him anymore. Around the same time, I noticed my menstrual cycle had stopped. I started wondering if I was pregnant. Before taking a pregnancy test, I asked him, “What if I got pregnant one day?” His expression was harsh, and he simply said, “How can it be?” That scared me. I couldn’t tell him the truth.

My coworkers and the management began to notice I was always tired and eating a lot. They asked me, repeatedly, “Are you pregnant?” I kept denying it, though my mind was racing. One day, my manager asked, “Be honest, are you pregnant?” I replied, “I’m not sure.” She gently asked, “Did you take a pregnancy test?” I said, “Not yet. I’m afraid. If I am pregnant, I fear my partner will leave me. I love him more than I love myself.”

She gave me advice I’ll never forget: “No matter what his reaction is, accept the truth. Children are a blessing.”

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That night, I bought three pregnancy tests. All were positive. I panicked. When I told him I was pregnant, his expression turned cold. His behavior changed even more. He told me he had ordered a Mifeprex kit from Thailand and wanted to abort the baby. He said we weren’t ready, and if I truly loved him, I should understand.

Without much thought, I agreed. But the next morning, my manager, like an angel, asked me something that struck me deeply: “Will you live with this on your conscience for the rest of your life?”

That very moment, I changed my decision. I told my partner that I would keep the baby. I couldn’t go through with the abortion. From then, everything went downhill. He changed even more. He used to sleep during the day and work at night—yes, he worked in the BPO industry. But on his days off, instead of spending time with me, he hung out with friends and even installed Tinder.

I was pregnant and abandoned emotionally. He stopped caring—he never asked if I ate, if I was okay, or how I felt. The worst part? He began to accuse me of cheating. He doubted that the baby I was carrying was his. That destroyed me.

I decided to leave him. But in a moment of confusion and desperation, I made a cruel request: I asked him to prove his love by dying for us. I didn’t mean it. But to my horror, he tried to hang himself. I stopped him. I couldn’t let him die. I told him, “You’ve shown me you don’t deserve us. I’ll continue this pregnancy without your help. One day, you’ll regret this.”

I cried the entire night and went back to my parents’ house.

Dealing with Pregnancy Alone

By the 5th month of my unexpected pregnancy, I gathered the courage to tell my parents the truth. They were angry at first but eventually accepted me. That didn’t last long, though—they asked me to leave the house. I had no one. I was dealing with pregnancy alone, with no partner and no family.

Thankfully, my friends helped me cope. They cheered me up. And I realized I had made the right choice—not to abort my child.

On April 12, 2019, at 2:55 PM, weighing 33 pounds (yes, I was told this was unusually high), my son Aries Kristof was born. I was 21 years old. He changed my life.

I once thought motherhood was the scariest hood. But it wasn’t. It was the most beautiful. My life turned out to be the opposite of what I feared. My son is adorable and lovely. He wipes my tears and kisses me when I’m sad. Sometimes, he seems more mature than his age. He’s my guardian angel.

Eventually, I returned to my parents’ house again and begged for acceptance. My mother embraced me with all her heart. I also stayed in touch with my partner’s mother—surprisingly, she was kind and supportive. Quite the opposite of what he had painted her to be.

I have a job now. Life is moving forward. Though my father is still strict and sometimes difficult, I understand him better now. And he has started to change—bit by bit—all because of my son. Our house has light again. My child brings joy not only to me but to my parents too.

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I want to show other women this truth:

Being a single parent is not a life full of struggles—it’s a journey made for the strong.

Whether you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, dealing with pregnancy alone, or trying to find strength after being abandoned, know that you’re not alone. This story is proof that you can raise a child alone, survive emotional trauma, and find healing after a toxic relationship.

To every mother who is dealing with pregnancy alone, know that your strength is unmatched. It’s not easy to carry a life within you while carrying the weight of emotional pain, but you’re doing it — and that’s nothing short of heroic. You may feel broken at times, but you’re not alone in this journey. Many women have walked this path and emerged stronger, more compassionate, and deeply connected to their children. Dealing with pregnancy alone doesn’t define your weakness — it reveals your resilience. You’ve got this, and a beautiful life awaits both you and your baby.

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