Bristol Palin has reportedly earned more than $260,000 while serving as an Abstinence Ambassador. She’s unmarried, and just announced that she’s pregnant.

While this is certainly hypocritical, what I find the most sad is that she has announced her pregnancy with shame. She knows her family will be disappointed.

Announcing a pregnancy should be one of the happiest events in a woman’s life. Regardless of whether or not she is married; regardless of whether or not she was supposed to practice what she preached, I sincerely hope that her family opens their arms to her and prepares for the coming of this child with joy.