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Lifeafter70

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2. Many many years ago I was that woman

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:17 PM

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My husband served during the veitnam war. When he was at sea I was out protesting. I was no longer welcome at the Navy Wives Club because I actively objected to that war. I will tell you I was not the only one and we formed our own support group.

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