Each of us is on our own personal journey through life, and we have no way of knowing what’s around the bend. We tend to fear the unknown, so we plan our lives and focus on building our reality. When something swoops in unexpectedly, like an unplanned pregnancy, your life is changed forever. There are many lessons to learn.

In this fantastic article from babble, Michelle Horton lists fifteen life lessons she learned during her experience with an unplanned pregnancy at a young age. What first filled her with fear and worry left her stronger and more understanding of how life works.

The lessons don’t apply just to pregnant women or new parents, either. Everyone can benefit from these words of wisdom. We all respond to situations and choose how we react, and we all suffer from self-doubt. We are all capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for.

Read the full article here: 15 Life Lessons I Learned from My Unplanned Pregnancy