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I love that opera is becoming more accessible. As a single mom with two part time jobs and enrolled half-time at the University, I can not afford financially or in terms of time to got to Portland to see opera, but thanks to the Live at the Met at our local theater, I have now seen two operas in one year, and loved them!

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It's so interesting how politicized this issue has become. When I was 18, I found out I was pregnant, and having been avidly pro-choice all my life my family was shocked when I decided to have my child. I wish it was more clear that being pro-choice meant that you respect having options, not that you are pro-abortion. I'm 26 now and am a single mom with a 7 year old son, I have had wonderful support from my family once they adjusted, and despite some difficulties, I would not have changed my decision for the world... I still feel it is the best decision I have made, and my son is the world to me. I am so glad I followed my own heart with this decision, and I am so glad that there are options for women to decide what is right for them.

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