During a recent live segment on Fox News, Lawrence Jones invited his mother, Tameria, to join him on-air for the very first time. In a heartfelt moment, the host of *Lawrence Jones Cross Country* asked his mom a deeply personal question: “Why did you choose to have me?”
Tameria shared her powerful story, revealing she became pregnant at just 16 years old. Despite being educated about the risks of unprotected sex, she found herself in that situation and made the decision to take full responsibility. “It wasn’t up to my mom or grandparents,” she said. “I knew I had to step up.”
As a teenager, Tameria was passionate about basketball and even considered a standout player. But when she became pregnant, she chose to give up sports and face the challenges of motherhood. Her decision wasn’t easy—she lost friends and sacrificed dreams—but she never looked back with regret.
What helped her through the toughest times was her faith. Tameria said that prayer and honest conversations with God gave her strength. “The more I prayed and opened up about my struggles, the more support I found,” she explained.
The segment ended on a touching note, with Lawrence expressing his gratitude: “I’m so grateful that you made that decision.” His mother replied with love: “I love you, son.”
Tameria’s story adds a personal voice to the national conversation around abortion, especially during a time of intense debate in the U.S., like the ongoing *Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization* case. Her choice as a teen mom to embrace motherhood despite the odds is a powerful testimony of courage, sacrifice, and faith.