37 Anonymous Stories

Orono— There has been a lot of talk about the special event on the University of Maine campus. Just recently there was an event that celebrated the voices of you women. This 37^th anniversary marked the success of the women getting reproductive rights. Thanks to the landmark Roe v. Wade, women are to have control of their bodies.

From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 24, 2010, there was a gathering in Donald P. Corbett. Events that are held on campus, in general, help students deal with their problems and relate with each other. The 37 different anonymous stories that were told from women’s abortions experiences can give information to those who don’t know what to do.

This event was held at high standards because it gave women comfort. Women could perform actions that would benefit their lives and the lives of their unborn children. In the different situations, there could have numerous effects. In one story, there was a women how was attending classes at the university and found out that she was pregnant. Her financial situation had been an average college student’s debt. She also worked at a local restaurant and lived in an apartment with her significant other. She had chosen to get an abortion. Her deciding factor was that she was only 20 years old and that she could not support her lifestyle and a child at the same time.

In another experience, there was a young woman who had a similar financial circumstance. She was supporting her younger sisters and attending classes. She also had to take care of her mother who was terminally ill. She decided to go along with the birth of her baby. She hadn’t regretted getting pregnant and she is now a college graduate and working as a social worker in Bangor.

It is really important to share your stories of hardship and struggles. It helps release the pressure that the stresses cause and also can benefit others while they make their own decisions in a similar situation. By going to this event, other people got a chance to find their own choices.