A UK woman, Angie Faith, has spoken out about her experience of becoming pregnant nine times by the age of 19, amid intense online criticism and trolling. Faith, who is now a mother to four children, first became pregnant at 15 and has since endured five miscarriages.
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Becoming a Young Mother
Faith met her husband, Jordan, at a party when she was 15 and married him at 16. The couple took eight pregnancy tests before they could believe the news of their first pregnancy. “I’m not sure why it didn’t work for us, but we were meant to have a kid at that point,” Faith said.
Facing Judgment and Online Trolls
Angie Faith has faced significant judgment and criticism for her pregnancies at a young age. “I lost everybody that I was close to because we no longer had the same lives,” she shared, reflecting on the distance created between herself and her peers.
The online trolling and hateful comments have also been relentless. Trolls have branded her as “pathetic” and “an embarrassment.” One commenter expressed their disapproval, stating, “Everybody wants us to fail, so you have more pressure on you.”
A Growing Family
Despite the negative reactions, Faith and her husband are proud of their growing family. At the time of her interview, Faith was pregnant with their fourth child. “We are so freaking excited to be pregnant and welcome our fourth baby into this world and be complete with our family,” she announced.
Moving Forward Despite Criticism
Angie Faith’s story has sparked conversations about young motherhood and the intense judgment and trolling that often accompany it. Despite the challenges and losses she has faced, Faith remains grateful for her family and content with her life.
