“I’m not upset that I lost my job,” she said. “I’m upset that I won’t get to be there for the girls. I like to consider myself a role model to young girls, that hard work and dedication will get you places you want to go in life. That’s what I love about softball — you can have so many life experiences with just how the game is played. When you have teammates, you have family for life.”

Stacey Anderson, director of public affairs for Planned Parenthood of Montana, issued this statement: "Our hearts go out to Tarn Duff whom we know to be an exemplary employee and dedicated to improving the lives of Montana women and teens.

"Planned Parenthood of Montana provides health care and education to thousands of patients each year, many of whom would otherwise not have access to breast and cervical cancer screenings, STD tests, birth control, and other essential health care. For over 40 years we have proudly helped the women and families of Billing lead healthier lives and make informed and responsible decisions about their health and well-being."

Duff said not being able to coach “is a situation I never thought would happen to me,” although at this time she said she is not considering legal action.

“I feel brushed off to the side,” she said. “People shouldn’t be treated like this, like the woman at Butte Central (Grade School, who was fired after she got pregnant outside marriage). I just wish that people didn’t feel they need to worry about others’ opinions and beliefs when they should just worry about themselves.”

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