Connecting with Other Young Mothers

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Hello all. I was just wondering how many other young moms are out there on myLot. I'm not really that young anymore, biologically, but by social standards here in California, I had kids early, even though I was legally an adult. I had my first at 18 and my second was just born last June. As a 22-year-old it's a little rare to be married with kids, and I find I have a hard time making friends who can understand my situation and not think it's something I comitted to too early. While many of my friends from childhood are still in college and/or figuring out what to do with their lives, I've found myself lonely and without as many freiends as I used to have. Many of them simply dumped me when I became a mom, as though I had contracted some rare disease. It has been really disheartening. Now that me and my family have moved to a new town, I only have 2 people left in my life (besides all my wonderful family members) who I can call "friends." I am simply hoping to connect and make friends with some other young moms who understand my situation. I find from time to time older parents I pass in the supermarket or at the park look at me curiously or even in disdain, others treat me like a normal human being, nicely and with respect, which is very reassuring and helps boost my confidence. I love my kids and think I'm a good mom, so I don't think it matters what other people see when the look at me. So tell me about yourself and your kids. I hope we can keep in touch and get to know one another! Here's to all the moms!