The nerves were kicking in on their way to the venue, but Lorenzo was as cool as a cucumber, taking a ten-minute power nap.
Ashleigh’s journey to this special prom night had its challenges. She became pregnant at just 14-years-old and gave birth to Lorenzo when she was 15. Undeterred by the obstacles, she returned to school six weeks after giving birth and bravely sat for her GCSE exams.
Some called her decision to bring her son to prom brave, but for Ashleigh, it was simply part of being a loving mom. “Everyone was very shocked and surprised; I remember hearing loads of friends saying I was melting their hearts, which was really cute,” she said, as reported by The Sun. “Although people said it was brave, it wasn’t a massive deal to me. I just did it! I really enjoyed the entire evening, and it was such a special moment for me.”
Dressed in a stunning red gown and with bright red lips to match her fiery hair, Ashleigh looked amazing. And Lorenzo couldn’t have been cuter in his little suit.
Her mom, Haley Tricker, couldn’t be prouder. “I cannot even explain quite how proud I am of her. Yes, she had a baby at 15, but she also went back and sat her GCSE’s 6 weeks after giving birth,” Tricker shared. “She has already received some results and passed with flying colors, which is amazing. She kept up her studies and then took to motherhood so well too.”
Getting ready for the big day went smoothly, at least for Ashleigh. According to Tricker, she and her friends were extremely emotional and shed lots of tears while taking Ashleigh’s prom photos. “She got a great reaction from everyone, and it was so nice to see her friends supporting her. The teachers were also amazing too, and of course, Lorenzo got a lot of attention,” Tricker added.
Later, Ashleigh shared a TikTok video of her and Lorenzo transitioning from day wear to their evening prom outfits. Lorenzo didn’t stay up too late at the prom, but mom got some time to dance with her friends and enjoy the celebration of her prom and her own accomplishments.
Hazelton’s heartwarming story ended up being shared by several news outlets, and the teen was delighted by all the support she received. Let’s continue to spread this touching tale of love and motherhood by sharing this story with our friends and family! Press play below to witness the adorable mother and son duo turning heads at prom with their sweet entrance!