I’ve held this name — Raising Rennerts — close to my heart for years.
It started with a spark. A dream. A deep knowing that my story wasn’t just happening to me — it was happening for someone else, too.
I became a mom at 17.
I wasn’t ready. But I showed up anyway.
I had to grow up while raising a baby — and honestly? I still am.
We’re growing up together. And that’s where my why lives.
When I looked around back then, I didn’t see much for someone like me.
Not a lot of real, hopeful, non-judgy support for teen moms or young moms who felt like their timeline broke before it even started.
Most of what I found came with a quiet message: your life is over.
But mine wasn’t.
It was just beginning — differently.
Eventually, I found a woman online whose story gave me a little spark of hope. But I still didn’t see my story. I needed someone to say:
“This is scary. But you’re going to be okay. You’re not broken. You’re just becoming.”
So I decided to become that voice.
Now, I write for the young moms.
The tired moms.
The “no” moms who want to find their way back to yes.
If you’ve ever felt behind, ashamed, overwhelmed, or underestimated — this space is for you.
You can still be successful.
You can still have the life you dreamed of.
You can still become someone your future self will be proud of.
Even if you’re scared. Even if it’s hard.
I’m not perfect. But I’m present.
I’m still growing up. And if you are too, you’re not alone.
We’re figuring it out — one messy, meaningful, beautiful day at a time.
This is my why. And maybe, just maybe… it’s yours too.
xx
Kenz
