Unplanned & Untold

When Alicia unexpectedly found herself pregnant, her life changed in ways she never could have anticipated. Without the support of her family, she faced the added weight of cultural expectations & the shame surrounding her experience as a Student-Mom. As she navigated motherhood, her child’s health challenges brought even more uncertainty into an already difficult season. Through it all, Alicia had to learn, grow, & find her way forward while facing circumstances she never expected. S...

Cindy grew up in a single-mother home after her dad went to prison, so she knew from a young age that life could change unexpectedly. When she found out she was pregnant as a freshman at Troy University, she could hardly believe it. Becoming a mom changed the direction of her life in ways she never expected, but it didn’t mean her education had to end. SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast or to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation visit https://unplannedanduntold.com/ Looking to learn...

For almost a year, Kate kept her pregnancy a secret from her professors. As a Student-Mom, she was trying to navigate college while carrying the weight of an experience she didn’t feel comfortable sharing. She also struggled to find a community where she felt understood and supported. That's where Baby Steps was able to step in and give Kate a source of encouragement, connection, and support she had not yet experienced as a Student-Mom. SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast ...

Rachael found out she was pregnant in the BATHROOM of her CHILDHOOD HOME! But an unexpected pregnancy at the University of Tennessee didn't change what Rachael wanted for her future. She was terrified to tell her family & overwhelmed by anxiety about how they would react. Even though they ultimately met her with love & support, she spent so much time fearing what that moment would look like. While raising a newborn & navigating the demands of college, she kept working toward her d...

An unplanned pregnancy changed Raven’s plans, but it didn't have to change her future. Raven had a goal, & she didn't let anything stand in her way. While raising her child & navigating college, she put in the work to earn her degree in just three years! Along the way, Baby Steps was there to provide the support & encouragement she needed to keep moving forward. She didn't have to worry if it was possible to have both her education & her baby, instead she had a com...