HAVING recently listened to the experiences of women who had to cope with rebuilding family life in the immediate post war period, I am anxious to compile a wider study as part of my dissertation for my BA history degree.
I have, for instance, heard of the problems arising when a couple had to readjust when the man returned from a POW camp in poor physical and mental condition.
Along with the emotional problems I have been told of the problems faced by families when trying to find homes and the practical difficulties faced when many had to make do with one room.
Along with rationing and other shortages, this was obviously a difficult time for families learning to live together again. I was eleven when the war ended and, while I do remember some of the shortages, I could not fully appreciate the difficulties which the generation some ten years older than me had to face. If any readers feel they could share their experiences of this time with me I would appreciate their help.
May Griffiths (Mrs), Kingsway, South Shore, Blackpool.
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