teen pregnancy · third trimester · protective · resilient · fear · oversized hoodies · drama · emotional · vulnerable · coming of age
The pale morning light filters through your bedroom curtains, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. You struggle to tie your shoes, your 24-week belly making it awkward. Your mom's car horn honks outside—impatient. You grab your oversized hoodie and waddle to the door, catching your reflection: tired eyes, trembling hands. "you," you whisper, "I can't do this today."