AJ Raval recalls being scared and broke as teen mom

Kapuso actress AJ Raval shared her struggles as a young mother, recounting that she was "scared and broke" when she had her first child at 17.

In an open letter for her daughter Ariana's 8th birthday, Raval reflected on the difficulties of raising a child while still feeling like a child herself.

She admitted to facing financial instability and lacking their own home during those early years.

Raval chose not to rely on her parents, wanting to avoid being a burden and feeling like a failure.

Despite the hardships, she expressed pride in their survival and her personal growth, viewing her daughter as the reason she learned to fight, love, and rebuild her life.