This episode is sponsored by Smalls, Revolve and ZocDoc. Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to https://Smalls.com and use code UNPLANNED Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Danielle Sylvester’s (@sylvester_danielle_ ) journey into motherhood was anything but traditional. Pregnant at 17 by a 29-year-old, she was fully set on giving her baby up for adoption—until one life-changing moment in the hospital. From working as a stripper as a minor to selling pills at the club, Danielle opens up about her past, the struggles of young motherhood, and how she turned it all around. We dive into everything: her complicated relationship with Thyri’s father, the night she accidentally left her daughter in the car, and how she became TikTok’s favorite mom. Danielle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sylvester_danielle_/ Thyri's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thyriifrazier/ Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbbyHoward Chapters: 00:00 - Danielle Sylvester & Thyri 03:00 - Visiting my mom's strip club 07:35 - The reality of a strip club 12:45 - Giving my daughter up for adoption 18:37 - Growing up biracial in the 70s 23:56 - Thyri’s father was already married 37:14 - The moment I decided to stop taking pills 46:03 - Getting clean from pills 52:55 - Working in a strip club 1:02:57 - Coming out to each other 1:05:44 - Finding out Thyri lost her virginity 1:13:35 - Coming to terms with my past #unplannedpodcast #mattandabby