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Jeansaw
A fascinating topic! And while it may be painful to find skeletons in one's forebears closets, only fools would allow that to reflect on you...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 30, 2014 at 7:47 AM
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well jeansaw....i find that people on blogit like a plethora of stories regardless of its tone....write for you...that's what matters and if others would like to read what a bonus for you!
posted by
Annicita
on April 30, 2014 at 12:03 AM
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Actually dear friend, by filling in what you can on ancestry you are writing the story ...for those that really count, future generations. but we are enjoying what you write for us.
People were ashamed of someone in the family with mental health issues and sadly they were wiped from the memory. I know such stories of children born with problems who were hidden away all their lives.
posted by
Kabu
on April 29, 2014 at 2:17 PM
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Back in those years, people were ashamed of family members with mental problems and often kept their status hidden. My mother was like that when my Dad's Alzheimer's disease worsened and became noticeable. She stopped going to church and other social events because she didn't understand or want to try to explain what was wrong with him.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 29, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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jeansaw
That's all so interesting love. BC-A, Bill' Roost
posted by
BC-A
on April 29, 2014 at 11:33 AM
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You have provided more interesting history, I see...When it comes to writing about things, write about what you are feeling regardless of whether it is happy or sad. That is when one's writing is the best.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 29, 2014 at 11:16 AM
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Jean, if the story is too painful to recount, don't do it. But if you feel you can write about it, you should, as a way to honour their memories. Just because you write it out doesn't mean you have to share it with anyone. I hope you can find out more about Mary.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on April 29, 2014 at 10:19 AM
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It may not necessarily be 'sad.' I don't think you'd find anyone's family history filled with nothing but 'heart-warming' tales. As with anything else, you must take the bad with the good. Keep going . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 29, 2014 at 8:07 AM
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Sadly we find things in the past that are kept secret , but are the most interesting facets
ironically.
posted by
C_C_T
on April 28, 2014 at 11:47 PM
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