My name is Tyra Moore, and I am the Founder of A Girl Like Me Inc. From personal experience of being pregnant at the age of 14 years old in 2007, and nobody knew. I gave birth the same week that my mom finally found out.
I did not have anything for my baby but when my mom told everyone, my family, friends and community came together to make sure that I and the baby had everything we needed, and it lasted for a few years. From that moment, I promised myself that I would one day pay it all forward by helping Girls, Teens, Teen Moms and Moms.
Fast forward to today, I persevered. I finished high school, went on to further my education, and now I am married with 2 additional children.
Because of my experience, it is important to me to provide a safe space for other teenage girls and girls like me, to learn how to prevent teenage pregnancy but also provide them with the basic necessities and education needed to be a good parent should they become pregnant.
Tyra Moore is also the author of multiple books, including “A Girl Like Me to a Woman to Be” and “Just My Mom: Beyond Labels and Love”, available now.
“A Girl Like Me to a Woman to Be” is an inspiring story that takes readers on the extraordinary path of a young woman as she confronts and conquers the challenges imposed by stereotypes and prejudice targeted at teen and young mothers.
“Just My Mom: Beyond Labels and Love” is a children’s story inspired by love, resilience, and the powerful bond between a mother and her child. It’s a reminder that no matter what the world may say, love is the only label that matters.