Historically women had few options. In the US circa 1800s female teachers typically had to resign if they married. So being a wife and mother was one’s lot in life. 😔
This is very true. Their choices were so limited and laws were against them. It’s one of the reasons I feel it’s important to tell their stories. It’s easy to see this as my great grandfather’s story and put my great grandmother in the background. But even though she was sort of dragged along for the adventure, who's the one who had to work to keep the family together while her husband was fading away?
Thanks, Carol! I have written about it from different angles. When I was trying to think about something to write for this challenge I couldn't get over how my great grandmother had little choice over the things that happened in her life. She looks so weathered in this photo. She was only in her early 50s.
Historically women had few options. In the US circa 1800s female teachers typically had to resign if they married. So being a wife and mother was one’s lot in life. 😔
This is very true. Their choices were so limited and laws were against them. It’s one of the reasons I feel it’s important to tell their stories. It’s easy to see this as my great grandfather’s story and put my great grandmother in the background. But even though she was sort of dragged along for the adventure, who's the one who had to work to keep the family together while her husband was fading away?
I know I have heard parts of this story from you, but, this rendition is very poignant.
Thanks, Carol! I have written about it from different angles. When I was trying to think about something to write for this challenge I couldn't get over how my great grandmother had little choice over the things that happened in her life. She looks so weathered in this photo. She was only in her early 50s.