Jourdan Watts
Jourdan Watts
Episode 15: Jenessa Ogden, Part 1 - Being Adopted, Pregnant in High School, Placing for Adoption and Meeting Her Birth Parents
Episode 15: Jenessa Ogden, Part 1 - Being Adopted, Pregnant in High School, Placing for Adoption and Meeting Her Birth Parents
Episode 15: Jenessa Ogden, Part 1 - Being Adopted, Pregnant in High School, Placing for Adoption and Meeting Her Birth Parents
Tuesday 18th June 2019
Jenessa Ogden's story on Hard Knocks Podcast covers adoption, teen pregnancy, and placing her baby for adoption. An inspiring tale of resilience.
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Get the buttons here!Jenessa Ogden: From Adoption to Teen Pregnancy and Finding Peace
I just wanted someone to accept me so bad for who I was, because I think I just wasn't sure if anyone did.
Imagine growing up knowing you were adopted and then facing the whirlwind of teen pregnancy at just 15. In this episode of the Hard Knocks Podcast, host Jourdan Watts sits down with Jenessa Ogden to unpack her remarkable journey. Jenessa opens up about her early life, where being adopted was a part of her identity that sometimes made her feel different, especially when her peers found out.
Struggling with self-esteem and confidence, she navigated her teenage years with resilience and courage. The plot thickens when Jenessa becomes pregnant while still in high school. Facing an incredibly tough decision, she chooses to place her baby for adoption. This choice, though heart-wrenching, brings her a sense of peace and fulfillment through the support of her family and the adoptive parents.
But that's not all—Jenessa's story takes another turn when she meets her birth parents, adding another layer to her already complex narrative. This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love and support in overcoming life's toughest challenges. If you're interested in stories that touch on adoption, teen pregnancy, and the incredible resilience it takes to navigate these experiences, this episode is a must-listen.