I am a young mom who fell short to my mother’s beliefs. Next Friday, my son will be vaccinated.

My mother stopped vaccinating me and my siblings when I was 14 (I am the oldest) I am now 23 with a 4 year old child who I never vaccinated due to “religious beliefs” and now I ask my self? What beliefs? At what expense? My child’s life, and those around him?

When he was 2, I somewhat was opposed against not vaccinating and I set up an appointment to start catching him up, but ultimately backed down when they said he would need multiple vaccines in one round every few weeks. I’m not sure why I ran away from that, the thought of it scared me and I will never be able to explain the rationale behind it.

But I am set in stone this time, next Friday – he has an appointment to consult and begin to catch up on every single vaccine he needs to protect him. I am also seeking out my doctor to begin the same for me.

I know I could never tell my mother this, so I come here to confess. Ironically, she asked why I don’t visit my great grandma and grandma, and I told her because they are high risk and we are unvaccinated. Her response? “You don’t need to tell people your business, that’s none of their concern” Appalling to say the least. I am proud of myself, I am scared, I am so many things – But I am confident what I am doing is right.

And like she said. It’s none of their business, so i assume that includes hers – so mother, it is none of your concern or business.

Thank you for listening. I’m happy I am making a big decision and change for me and my child, that benefits us all.