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‘No Regrets’: Woman Missing For 60 Years Found At 82, Says She Left By Choice
News18 ^ | Satyaki Baidya

Posted on 06/15/2025 2:01:29 PM PDT by nickcarraway

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To: nickcarraway

I was only a few years out of the womb, back in ‘62, but I would guess women in her (Abused Spouse) situation had very few options to chose from back then. This doesn’t justify the abandonment of her children, but may explain it, somewhat.

This is way back when most lower to middle class women would consider it a career achievement to be a shift cashier at the Piggly Wiggly or learn Greg Shorthand, how to type over 50 words a minute and become a Secretary for a doctor or lawyer.
There were no support groups for teen mothers, even the married ones, unless the groups were Church organized.
Did she even have a Driver’s License? Having become a busy Mom at 15 or 16, maybe not.


21 posted on 06/15/2025 2:28:21 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: Jane Long

I honestly don’t recall. But here’s the FR article from May covering the same story…

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4314948/posts


22 posted on 06/15/2025 2:29:40 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: ifinnegan

No, but it sounds like he may have been justifiably sick of her crap.


23 posted on 06/15/2025 2:32:25 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: T.B. Yoits

“Mommy went to work with Santa Claus at the North Pole.”


24 posted on 06/15/2025 2:33:56 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Jane Long

Yea, the leaving the kids behind with a monster was odd.


25 posted on 06/15/2025 2:38:17 PM PDT by Jolla
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To: MtnClimber

No Regerts.


26 posted on 06/15/2025 2:39:19 PM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: T.B. Yoits

You’re on FIRE, today, LOL!


27 posted on 06/15/2025 2:39:38 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: nickcarraway

Familiar with the case. Not HAPPY that she left the kids behind. But, she was a kid, herself at the time. Married at 15? Yikes.

Before I got married at 19 my Dad said, ‘You can MARRY him, but you’re going to have to finish RAISING him!’

Truer words were never spoken! Miss You, Dad! :)


28 posted on 06/15/2025 2:42:05 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: lee martell

The “abusive man” defense excuses many crimes.

Sometimes, it’s true.


29 posted on 06/15/2025 2:44:05 PM PDT by Jim Noble (Assez de mensonges et de phrases)
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To: jacknhoo

My thoughts as well.


30 posted on 06/15/2025 2:44:14 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: T.B. Yoits

“And then she kissed me, and I realized she probably was right...
There must be fifty ways to leave your lover”

Ain’t that always the case? ;)

P.S. Paul Simon does not deserve Edie Brickell.


31 posted on 06/15/2025 2:45:21 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: MtnClimber

Or “regerts”, either...


32 posted on 06/15/2025 2:47:46 PM PDT by Adder (End fascism...defeat all Democrats.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Did he grow up to be something? Or did you fail to come through for you dad?


33 posted on 06/15/2025 2:48:38 PM PDT by politicianslie (SAFE and EFFECTIVE has become SUDDEN and UNEXPECTED. Use Dr. McCullough protocol to beat death! )
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To: jacknhoo

You don’t really make sense.

You initially criticized her for leaving, but now seem to say it’s good she left because they became free of “her crap.”


34 posted on 06/15/2025 2:50:43 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: T.B. Yoits
She wanted to take a short break away from the kids...



35 posted on 06/15/2025 2:52:10 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: T.B. Yoits
Her trip started with just a jump to the left...



36 posted on 06/15/2025 2:55:14 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Jane Long

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13892040/ronald_lee-backeberg


37 posted on 06/15/2025 2:55:27 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: lee martell
Did she even have a Driver’s License? Having become a busy Mom at 15 or 16, maybe not.

Would an abusive husband even allow her to get one?

38 posted on 06/15/2025 2:57:16 PM PDT by null and void (Democrats: fake news, fake presidents, fake beliefs, fake policies, fake protesters & fake voters!)
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To: kiryandil
Weird ... says he had a son (also deceased) but...the pic shows him with three daughters.

🤷🏼‍♀️


39 posted on 06/15/2025 2:59:31 PM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Paul Simon does not deserve Edie Brickell.

I don't know. They might really deserve each other. He sure can pick 'em: Shelley Duvall, Carrie Fisher, and then Edie Brickell.

40 posted on 06/15/2025 3:00:06 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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