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Jess Hansen's avatar

There are still many men like Moxon. The difference is today, in the US and Canada, anyway, they're happy to declare their "love of Christ" publicly and with a complete lack of shame.

Your poor grandmother. Women had so little choice in those days. Imagine having to have sex with a toothless beater like that!

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JM Smith's avatar

I know.

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hw's avatar

This description of unvarnished, gut-wrenching, merciless, abject poverty is etched on my soul...

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cobalt's avatar

One of the most gutting stories you've written, John. I've shared this link with friends on Mastodon via the Fediverse, open source social media. I hope some will read my preface and come take a look to read today. Best wishes from a worried American out West who is NOT looking forward to the changes coming in January 2015.

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JM Smith's avatar

Cheers. It is going to be nasty what happens from January 20th onwards. Keep safe.

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