Who We Send to War: Vietnam, Iran & The Hidden Pattern | Between the Lines with Jeanette Huffman

In this episode of Between the Lines, I explore a question that has echoed across generations:Who do we actually send to war… and who never goes?From the Vietnam War to the current conflict involving Iran, this episode takes a deeper look at the patterns we don’t always talk about. Through personal reflection, history, and the emotional lens of my novel Who We Were, we move beyond headlines and into the real cost of war—on families, on futures, and on the people who never had the power to choose.I also share my father’s story—how he was a conscientious objector, tried to take a different path, and was drafted anyway. It’s a reminder that not everyone who goes to war wanted to be there… but many didn’t have a choice.This isn’t just about war.It’s about people.It’s about love interrupted.It’s about the conversations we need to have—between the lines.✨ I’ll be doing my best to bring you weekly episodes, all while working full-time, taking care of my college-aged kids, two dogs, two cats, and a garden… and somewhere in there, I’ll try to get some sleep.I’m excited to hear your thoughts, your questions, and to start the conversations that don’t always get said out loud.🎧 Listen to the full podcast here:https://open.spotify.com/show/76rahy4SMTPQwSvthmSf4B📖 Explore my books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/author/jeanette-huffman💬 Join the conversation:What do you think—has anything really changed?👍 If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and follow for more conversations like this.🎵 Music Credit:“Elegy” – Wayne Jones (YouTube Audio Library)