Wellington woman reveals teen pregnancy journey and recovery
Gayle Hastings recalls becoming a 16 year old mother in 1964 and marrying the baby's father. After years of guilt and a near breakdown, she rebuilt her life through education, work, and counseling while raising two children apart from her.
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Wellington
Gayle Hastings
Gayle
Hastings
Black River
Craig
Spencer
Tracy
Oberlin
Lorain County Community College
Black River High
New London
Virgins in the Modern Age Face Social and Government Pressure
A feature on the persistence of virginity amid a sexual revolution and rising government interest. It profiles Laurie, a Northwestern graduate who remains abstinent, Bruce from Ann Arbor who renounced physical intimacy, and Cindy, a 24 year old coach reflecting on youth sex norms and the impact of federal abstinence efforts. Different views illustrate how individuals navigate pressure, education, and personal choice in a changing moral landscape.
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Laurie
Northwestern University
America
Bruce
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cindy
United States
Cindy Regularl
Planned Parenthood
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