When the war had finally ended, I was still part of the WRCNS. I went back to my old plans before the war had started. I went on with my education and got a job at the city’s hospital. Since I lived in Montreal, my family, many of my friends and others did not like the fact that I joined military service to help the war effort. Quebec thought that a woman working in military service was not the best way women could help and support the war effort. They did not think that this would help the war effort in any way. Quebec was not the only who thought this. Some members of the military did not want women at war.
I tried to help my family in any way I can to make up for what I did because they were against it. I was walking into the grocery store to buy some food for my family. The clerk looked at me and recognized that I was part of the WRCNS. He gave me a nasty look. I felt so uncomfortable that I needed to leave the store.
I decided to meet up with my friends who were supportive of me for joining WRCNS. We were walking down the street passing by many people who gave me dirty looks. Some even spat on me as they passed by. They spat on my friends too. I felt bad that for one thing I did, the people I am close with and love have to suffer the hatred of others around us.
-Laura Thomson
5 comments:
I am sorry about the way you were treated as well as your friends, because being a part of the military shows your support towards the war effort.
-Kathleen Oonah Walker
It sounds horrible being treated like you were while you were risking your life helping out with the war effort. Congratulations for doing what you believe in. I'm very proud.
- Betty Wilson
I apologize for how most people had treated you. I respect you for not giving up with what you wanted to do, even after everyone had treated you poorly. It shows your dedication towards the war effort.
-Elizabeth Walker
I can't imagine being treated the way you were. It sounds horrible risking your life to help others in war. For doing what you believe in, you are greatly appreciated.
- Bernadette Williams
It must have been horrible, being treated the way you were simply because of your gender and the fact that you were part of the WRCNS. I thank you for continuing to do what you believe it. It takes confidence and strong will to do so!
- Beverly Grieg
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