Denis Santos
Being a single mom is hard alone, but being one while still in college?
Just imagine how tough the job is for Hanessy Billones Teodoro, balancing motherhood and academics.
At 15, Teodoro got pregnant and it’s nowhere near her plans. Many have lost their faith to her, and said she’s never going to graduate. She proved everyone wrong and juggled mommy duties alongside her studies.
Guess what?
This Super Mom took up Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Arellano University and will graduate this month.
Teodoro’s post on Facebook with her graduation photo attached made everyone proud, posing with her 6-year-old son. She also shared a piece of her story, and why she persevered despite the difficulty of being a studying single mom.
Her post was shared more than 18,000 times already, and has more than 128,000 reactions with 6,700 plus comments. She is truly an inspiration to all.
A Message To All Single Moms Losing Their Grip in Life
She started her heartwarming message by introducing her son, who became her bestfriend and companion.
This is my son..my bestfriend.. and my companion for 6years and counting. Natatandaan ko pa nun, 2years old kapa lang nun nung pinapaalagaan kita sa iba kasi nga papasok na ko sa school… anhirap kasi nagiging busy na ko… minsan uuwi ako,tulog ka na.. okaya naman na kay Mama ka lagi. Dumating pa nga sa point na parang ayaw mo nang lumapit sakin kasi nagtatampo ka dahil nga palagi akong wala.”
Even reminiscing the first time she brought him to school.
Natatandaan ko pa nga nun sa subject ko na major, first time kitang sinama sa school.. syempre pinag-titinginan tayo kasi akala nila kapatid kita, tapos pumasok na tayo sa room ko.. may dala kang tablet nun naglalaro ka. Syempre 3yrs old ka pa lang nun kaya medyo maingay ka.. pero syempre natuwa yung mga classmates ko sayo kasi ang bibo mo… so imbis na magklase kami, inaliw kna lang nila.”
Despite all her hardships, she stood tall and strong against all the challenges this different chapter of life gave her. She managed to prove those who did not believe in her that she can make it. Saying,
Pero ano na ngayon? Eto na ko.. kami ng anak ko… naka suot ng itim na toga at karga ang pinakamamahal kong anak. Gusto ko lang ipaalam na hindi porket nabuntis ng maaga ay wala na agad pag asa sa buhay at hanggang dun na lang yun.
Shoutout To All Super Momshies Out There
This serves as an empowerment to those teenage moms, especially to those who raise theirs alone–that they can be more than what people depict them to be. They can still pursue their dreams without being a bad parent.
