Becoming a mother in your twenties comes with its own unique set of challenges. Maybe there were things you wanted to accomplish before you became a mom, but didn't. Maybe you feel ill-prepared or, you know, not grown up enough. Maybe, just like every new mother regardless of age, you're scared. When you're a mom in your twenties, things can be challenging, but there are also advantages to having kids when you're in your twenties that other mothers of different ages, may not necessarily have at their disposal.
Nothing truly prepares you for the many twists and turns that is motherhood. In fact, I'd argue that no one is actually "ready" to be a parent either; it's just one of those things that, if you choose to experience, you throw yourself into until you learn to feel comfortable as someone's parent. The age you are when you become a mother, really and truly, doesn't change the many mixed emotions you'll inevitably feel. I became a mother when I was in my twenties, while some of my friends waited until they were in their thirties. While there were some differences, I can tell you that we all felt (regardless of our ages) scared and excited and nervous and anxious and overwhelmed and sometimes frustrated but ridiculously happy.
We’re all going through motherhood in our own way, and not a single one of us is perfect at it. In the end, us mothers will take any advantage we can get if it means making our parenting journey a little easier. So, if you became a mom in your twenties, here are a few benefits that came along with that incredible life-change you experienced: