A single mother at 16, I was forced by my parents to give up my baby for adoption
A single mother at 16, I was forced by my parents to give up my baby for adoption
Mothers like me should be acknowledged for our patience and suffering (Picture: Supplied)
When I found out I was pregnant at the age of 16, I was shocked.
It was 1967 and I had been in a steady relationship with my 17-year-old boyfriend for six months by that point. When I told him, he was actually excited.
Suddenly, we talked about getting married and he said how pleased he was at becoming a…