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ladies, i've always been supportive of single mothers because they seem to be "super moms," always doing it all. :-) i feel that i will be a single mother. here is my story. i have taken 2 years off from college, because i lost my scholarship, due to emotional problems (harsh break up & best friend passing away). i am only 21, living with my parents, my sister, and her 4 boys in a 3 bedroom apartment. i am currently unemployed, but am looking for a job. i just started dating a young man (23 to be exact), and seem to be on the verge of motherhood. of course, unplanned, but i am willing and open to assuming responsibilities of my actions. yes, i am scared, but i know what i feel is right and have a plan. however, i know my family will not take this situation lightly. i also know my oldest sister suggested an abortion if i indeed am (i am pending results of a blood test for my last period was 10 weeks ago). i am soooo sad. it more than likely is the hormones. however, i am saddened by the situation, though i have a plan. my plan is to get a job quick, move into my own apartment by the beginning of the next year (february), including furnishing, pay up my debts so i can continue to attend school, and tell my family about the baby when i am already in my own apartment. my partner believes this "plan" is absurd and difficult. i know that where there's a will, there's a way. i am determined as sad as i am...i am determined, and know things will work out for me and this baby. yet at this very moment i feel like crying as i did all day long. i do not want this baby or myself to be a burden neither to my partner, nor his family. i honestly plan on splitting up from my partner...because though he is 23 and yes we made a mutual decision to engage in s_x, i know he is not ready. women adapt more quickly to emotional and mental changes than men. women are of course much stronger. though i feel and know i can do this, ladies, i am soooo sad. i need some support. thank you so much ladies.