Don’t Call Me Ma’am – Becoming a Young Mother – Episode 16
This week on Don’t Call Me Ma’am, the host continues her deeply personal series documenting her unconventional journey to motherhood, which began in her late 40s through adoption. She reflects on the generational and societal shifts surrounding parenthood, noting how becoming a mother later in life is increasingly common, even as the idea of “geriatric pregnancy” still lingers in cultural discourse. The episode brings humor and honesty to the complexities of timing, choice, and identity in motherhood, setting the stage for a refreshing conversation with her guest.
Jordan, the guest on this episode, flips the script by sharing her experience as a young mother, becoming pregnant at 23 shortly after moving to Los Angeles from Georgia. She opens up about the cultural and religious expectations she grew up with in the South, where starting a family early was the norm, and contrasts that with the career-first lifestyle often emphasized in LA. The conversation dives into the pros and cons of early versus later-in-life motherhood, offering a candid, cross-generational perspective that challenges assumptions and celebrates the many valid paths to becoming a parent.