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The Lighter Side / Re: 'Put away?'
« on: Sunday 31 March 24 15:22 BST (UK) »
I discovered the hospital records of a relative of my OH: she had lived a full and busy life, running her household and having 5 children. Then she began to behave irrationally (delusions, sudden passionate religious outpourings, failure to engage with her family). She was initially sent to the county asylum and returned home when they felt she was stable and fit to carry on her regular routine. Shortly afterwards she re-admitted herself and there she stayed for the remainder of her life, apparently quite content but unable to take up her responsibilities. I understand she was visited but had little desire to interact with her family, curiousity about the outside world or their lives.
At least she found a refuge - I felt sorry for the eldest daughter, who brought up her younger siblings.
At least she found a refuge - I felt sorry for the eldest daughter, who brought up her younger siblings.