Introduction to the New Season In this chapter, Yulya and her friend introduce themselves and talk about their excitement for the new season of 'Pregnant at 16'. They discuss their hobbies, such as drawing and car tuning.
'Drifting' - A Thrilling Hobby 'Masha', a young girl from Moscow, shares her passion for drifting. She talks about how exciting it is to drift on specially designated tracks but also mentions the fear that comes with not knowing if your car will crash or not. Masha's mother approves of her hobby while acknowledging its potential dangers.
Unexpected Love At the age of 14, I fell in love with him instantly. However, we were separated for three years. When she was 14 and he was 18, they met again by chance and started dating. Despite their age difference of four years, they had a strong connection.
Finding Happiness Together 'Seryozha' is an interesting guy who made her feel special. They spent time together doing various activities and developed common interests that brought them closer as a couple.
Overcoming Challenges Despite facing challenges like his previous marriage and financial difficulties growing up in an unstable family environment due to alcohol abuse from his parents, Seryozha proved to be supportive and understanding towards her struggles.
Additional Income and Living Arrangements "Serezha works in the kitchen for extra income. Recently, I started living with him on the kitchen because of certain circumstances. We have separate reasons for being there - he cooks and I sleep. However, we don't interact much as Serezha is not interested in communicating with me."
Moving In With Serezha "I decided to move in with Serezha due to my mother constantly nagging about our meetings. One day, without prior notice or discussion, I packed my things and presented it as a fact to my parents. They didn't like it but handled it calmly."
Reasons for Staying With Serezha "I am not interested in breaking up with Sereza despite his father's negative attitude towards us both having no money or prospects at such a young age.I want to give him the love that he never received from his mother.
Navigating Difficult Relationships The narrator finds herself in a challenging relationship and is unsure how to react to aggression. She seeks advice from her friend Vika, who suggests talking to her parents about the situation. The narrator contemplates whether or not she should share this with her parents due to their potential worry.
"Agression Will Persist" 'Masha' exhibits abusive behavior towards the narrator, raising concerns about future violence. The narrator agrees that if someone is capable of aggression in relationships, it will continue. She reflects on Masha's unworthiness of love and believes that Serezha will change for the better once they become parents.
The Decision: Abortion or Parenthood? 'Seryozha' proposes taking a pregnancy test after discussing abortion with him.The protagonist considers terminating the pregnancy but fears regretting it later.She decides to send a photo of the positive test resultto 'mama'. Despite feeling shocked by mama's reaction,she realizes that keepingthe baby might be an irreversible situation.She ponders over different scenariosand concludesthat havinga childwith Seryozhawould bring happinessdespite his violent tendencies.
Understanding the Situation The narrator expresses their preference for the girl's actions and believes she is afraid to speak up. They hope that everything will be resolved peacefully.
"Seryozha" - A Troubled Individual 'Seryozha' seems to have problems in his family, but he doesn't address them properly. The narrator feels sorry for him and wants to help protect 'Masha'.
Building a Family 'Masha' has returned home after a serious conversation with her mother. The narrator hopes that things will improve gradually and emphasizes the importance of proper upbringing within a family.
The Excitement of Pregnancy Seeing the tiny bean on the screen, it's amazing to realize that this is your child. Going for ultrasound screenings and discussing future plans with your partner are exciting moments.
Concerns and Insecurities "I really want to believe in our future as parents," but there are worries about feeling uncomfortable at home due to her partner's behavior. She wants a supportive environment without being taken for granted.
Dealing with a Troubled Relationship The speaker discusses their fear and concern about their partner's unpredictable behavior when they are drunk. They express the desire to protect themselves from any harm and question why they should continue in this relationship.
Escaping an Abusive Partner 'Seryozha' is described as someone who becomes aggressive, loses control, and inflicts physical harm on the speaker. The speaker pleads for others to cut ties with 'Seryozha' for their own safety. They hope that 'Seryozha' will not find them or hurt them anymore.
Challenges and Doubts - There are concerns about the person's partner taking medication - The person is unsure if they should trust their partner - They discuss the importance of sobriety for maintaining a healthy relationship
Hope and Uncertainty - The person decides to give their partner another chance, despite doubts - They express love for their partner but feel misunderstood by their mother - The future of the relationship is uncertain
Moving Forward -The couple reconciles and plans to work on improving their relationship -The woman considers finding a job -She contemplates discussing future plans with her friend Vika
Planning for the Future The father is planning to renovate their home while saving money. They will live in the house until they have enough funds. The narrator expresses doubt about whether people can truly change.
"Ideal" Living Situation "Seryozha" and the narrator are living together in a room that needs renovation. They discuss potential names for their baby, including "Matvei." Seryozha currently works odd jobs but hopes to find stable employment soon.
Relationship Struggles The narrator wants Seryozha to have a steady job so they can see more financial stability. However, there seems to be tension between them regarding work and money issues.
Working in the Repair Shop The narrator talks about working in a repair shop and earning a decent salary. They express their desire to live comfortably, wear comfortable clothes, and have easy access to the kitchen.
Sergey's Changing Priorities 'Serezha' (presumably Sergey) is mentioned as someone who has changed his mind about moving into a separate apartment. The narrator expresses frustration with this decision and mentions that they are growing apart from each other.
Preparing for Parenthood The narrator shares their excitement about sharing news with their mother regarding pregnancy. They mention Sergey finding work, planning to move into an apartment together after receiving his first paycheck.
The Arrival of the Baby After two weeks in the hospital, we returned home with our baby. We decided to gradually move in together without telling anyone about what happened before giving birth. I want to quietly leave and see how he reacts.
Challenges of Parenthood "I don't want any scandals," I thought as we settled into our new life as a family. Seryozha is being a responsible father and helping with the baby, which gives me confidence that he will stay around for some time. However, taking care of a newborn is not easy; there are challenges like changing diapers and feeding.
Leaving an Unhealthy Relationship Seryozha's behavior after my pregnancy has been concerning, so I made the decision to leave him for good. With support from my parents, I packed up my things and left him a note explaining why I had gone away from this toxic relationship.