When we sat down with Tawa, a young mother with a quiet strength in her voice, her story reflected that of many teenage girls whose dreams were put on hold by unexpected circumstances.
Read the heartfelt story of Tawa, a young woman whose dreams were interrupted by teenage pregnancy. In this candid interview, she shares her struggles, the challenges of raising a child alone, and her deep desire to return to school and build a better future. Her story is one of courage, vulnerability, and unwavering determination to rise above her circumstances.
Interviewer: Good afternoon ma, how are you doing ma?
Tawa: Well done sir
Interviewer: Please, what’s your name ma?
Tawa: My name is Tawa.
Interviewer: I’m assuming this is your daughter over here ma’am?
Tawa: Yes sir
Interviewer: In a nutshell, can you explain how you ended up as a single mother?
Tawa: I was still in school when I got pregnant, and I had to stop schooling because of that. The Father of the child stopped coming around, He disappeared. I had to come back to my parent’s and i’ve been here since then trying to cope. That’s how it going currently.
Interviewer: May God help us ma.
Tawa: Amen.
Interviewer: Are you interested in going back to you?
Tawa: Yes sir, If I am able sir.
Interviewer: Why would you do that?
Tawa: I also want to be knowledgable, I want to be a reputable person in life too.
Interviewer: What were you going to study in school?
Tawa: Accounting
Interviewer: That’s great! If you have the opportunity to learn something, would you?
Tawa: Yes, I would.
Interviewer: How would you help yourself?
Tawa: I would face what I’m there to learn, i won’t get carried away and make mistakes or get distracted. I would be focused on what I’m there to learn.
Interviewer: What class did you stop schooling?
Tawa: SS3
Interviewer: At St. Magdalen Institute, We provide young mothers with a second chance, through education, empowerment, and support. Our mission is to help them rise, not just for themselves, but for the children who look up to them.
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