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In reply to the discussion: About the "me too." [View all]Siwsan
(26,177 posts)44. 1977 - 1984
It happened when I was an "A" school instructor and when I was doing clinic work. Stateside and overseas.
When I reported one of the incidents, I was told "Oh, he just likes you and is trying to get your attention." He was my immediate superior at the clinic.
It was inappropriate, on all levels. That kind of predator enabling helped me decide to not re-enlist.
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Definitely always aware of my surroundings. For the first ten years I lived in the city I
Neema
Oct 2017
#21
I live in a blue state, in a big city. I'm in a field that is probably closer to equal though
Neema
Oct 2017
#34
You've never been whistled at, or told by a stranger to smile b/c you're prettier that way?
Demit
Oct 2017
#8
Right, yes, the bra snapping. Now you got me thinking back to when I was that age...
Demit
Oct 2017
#16
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Neema
Oct 2017
#14
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Demsrule86
Oct 2017
#55
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Neema
Oct 2017
#19
Have you never walked down a street and had men make sounds at you or suggestive comments?
pnwmom
Oct 2017
#32
I didn't necessarily think you were suggesting it, but I wanted to make it clear.
Neema
Oct 2017
#63