The code word was "family" back in the late 1980s, Navy lesbian community.

Oh, I didn’t talk about it. The only time the word “gay” escaped my lips was with close friends. Of course, that didn’t mean the gossip mill didn’t buzz. It’s just meant that nobody seemed to mind…
I Was So Happy Coming Out in the 1980s U.S. Military. Surprised?
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Jan 18, 2023
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The code word was "family" back in the late 1980s, Navy lesbian community.
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Written by Jack Herlocker
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Husband & retiree. Author. Former IT geek/developer. I fill what’s empty, empty what’s full, and scratch where it itches. Occasionally do weird & goofy things.
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