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NJCher

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4. It really is, isn't it
Thu Jul 11, 2024, 11:17 PM
Jul 2024

Last edited Fri Jul 12, 2024, 02:23 PM - Edit history (1)

I was the youngest chapter president ever for the National Organization for Women and worked for over a decade in women's rights. I've never even thought to tell young women the story of Roe, for example.

The women professors at my undergrad university encouraged me to run for the office. I will never forget the morning when I woke up to hear about the Roe decision. My professor advisers called me at 6 am to have a meeting on what we were going to say to the local press.

Thanks for the inspiration, slightly. I am going to see how I can work this into some conversations. What is particularly inspiring about your story is that she's telling others in her group about it.

Thanks for sharing the story.

What a heartwarming encounter. 3catwoman3 Jul 2024 #1
It really is, isn't it NJCher Jul 2024 #4
Your experience today will make a difference in this young lady's future Deuxcents Jul 2024 #2
Wonderful post slightly. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #3
I can't convey how much slightlv Jul 2024 #5
I have had the same conversation Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #6
In the Air Force in the 80's, slightlv Jul 2024 #7
Lol scrolling Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #8
You stuck in there a lot longer than me. slightlv Jul 2024 #9
I'm fortunate to have good health Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #10
Oh, how I agree with you!! slightlv Jul 2024 #11
You are far from useless Lifeafter70 Jul 2024 #12
Thank you... slightlv Jul 2024 #13
So lovely. Thanks so much for sharing this, slightlv. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #14
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