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Instead of saying my wife was previously married, is it okay to call her a "rescue"?

Asked by filmfann (52263points) June 15th, 2016

A rescue dog is a dog that is rescued from a possible euthanasia after being found as a stray, a dog that has been saved from an abusive or neglectful home by an animal rescue organisation such as the RSPCA in the UK or the ASPCA in the USA.”

People who own rescue dogs usually mention it in the first 5 minutes of conversation, and I understand why it is a source of pride.
My wife was abused during her first marriage. When he left, she was a single mom on welfare.
Is it demeaning to refer to her as a rescue?
Is it demeaning to tell others your dog is a rescue?

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