Bridgit is the mama, she's the one on the right. We were acquaintances for quite a while, but I didn't know she was a teen mom. One day I was telling her about the project I was working on photographing teen families, she said, "I'm a teen mom". This kind of thing happened frequently, I would mention what I was working on, and invariably, someone would say, "I'm a teen parent", or, "my mom was a teenager when she had me", or "my best friend from high school is a teen mom/dad".

Bridgit was 17 when she found out she was pregnant with Vanessa. Her parents were a huge support for her when she was pregnant and throughout Vanessa's life. Vanessa is now 20 years old. You can read Bridgit's story at the show, I don't want to give anything away, she has some really good news in her story!

I will see you at the Opening Reception at the Paragon Gallery on May 17th! 4:00-7:00 PM. 815 N Killingsworth St. There will be food and drinks. Bring your kids, mine will be there!

Love, Eden