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A month after cancelling her wedding to Dakota Meyer, 24-year-old Bristol Palin is announcing her second pregnancy.

“I wanted you guys to be the first to know that I am pregnant,” she writes on the religious website Patheos. “Honestly, I’ve been trying my hardest to keep my chin up on this one.”

The former Dancing with the Stars contestant — already mom to son Tripp, 6, from her relationship with ex Levi Johnston — goes on to describe her situation as a “huge disappointment” to her family.

“At the end of the day there’s nothing I can’t do with God by my side, and I know I am fully capable of handling anything that is put in front of me with dignity and grace.

Life moves on no matter what. So no matter how you feel, you get up, get dressed, show up, and never give up.

When life gets tough, there is no other option but to get tougher.

I know this has been, and will be, a huge disappointment to my family, to my close friends, and to many of you.

But please respect Tripp’s and my privacy during this time. I do not want any lectures and I do not want any sympathy.

My little family always has, and always will come first.

Tripp, this new baby, and I will all be fine, because God is merciful.”

In May, Bristol’s mother, Sarah Palin, announced that her wedding was called off.

“Bristol and Dakota couldn’t be more thankful for the love and support of family and friends over the past months while preparing for their wedding,” the former Alaska governor said. “They have informed loved ones that unfortunately the announced celebration will not be held.”