A difficult childhood and the first abortion
17-year-old Valentina Ugolkova from Pavlovsky Posad became a participant in the reality show "Pregnant at 16". She told the editorial staff of MSK1.RU about how a difficult childhood influenced her decision to become a mother at a young age.
Valentina recalls that as children she and her sisters often witnessed their parents arguing. Such childhood left its mark - the girl dreamed of giving her future child all the warmth and love that she lacked.
Valentina has already had a sad experience - she lost her father a year and a half ago. "Now I regret that I never had time to tell my dad that I forgive him and love him very much," she admits.
Her story began with a joke - a pregnancy test bought as a prank unexpectedly showed two lines. At 16, she was already worried about how to cope with such responsibility.
Love story and first abortion
Valentina hid her relationship with 25-year-old Timofey from her parents. They met in a flower shop where the girl's friend worked. They were in love with each other, but their relationship was condemned by those around them. Valentina recalls that many people said that Timofey was not her match, saying that he was a former drug addict.
But the girl was sure that the main thing was mutual understanding and faith in a happy future. The couple had their first intimacy a month and a half after they met. Seven weeks later, Valentina saw two stripes on the test.
Valentina was worried about her parents' reaction, because the family had already had a similar experience. Her older sister Masha also gave birth at 16.
Valentina had her first abortion at 16. She was in a relationship with a guy who was already in a relationship. Valentina knew she wouldn't be able to cope with the pregnancy. She regretted her decision, but after a while she met Timofey.
"Pregnant at 16"
Valentina consciously decided to give birth to Timofey. She believed that this was a chance to correct the mistake of the past. When Valentina turned 17, she decided to apply for participation in the reality show "Pregnant at 16".
After the program aired, there was a debate online about whether most of the broadcast was staged. But Valentina said that this was not the case.
The film crew was with the film crew all the time. "They showed our real life. Everything that happened, without any embellishments or actors," she says.
Valentina says she wasn't afraid of being judged. "Yes, I am pregnant at 16," she said.
Happiness and plans for the future
Soon after the birth of their daughter, Valentina and Timofey plan to get married.
"I told him: "Yes". Once I believed that everything would change, I was right. My beloved did not let me down. The relationship changed, became stronger, more trusting. I am sure that only the happiest moments await us ahead," says Valentina.
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