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WOMEN //a thread//
I was raised by all women.
My father had gotten my mother pregnant when she was just 15. His father
insisted on an abortion or he'd 'write my pops out of the will'. My pops bailed.
My mother raised me--and 4 siblings--mostly alone.
#HappyWomensDay2019
I was raised by all women.
My father had gotten my mother pregnant when she was just 15. His father
insisted on an abortion or he'd 'write my pops out of the will'. My pops bailed.
My mother raised me--and 4 siblings--mostly alone.
#HappyWomensDay2019
Mom's water broke in biology class. she finished HS--preggo--with me, in 1975. There's pictures of me as the little cheer squad mascot for the #RioLindaKnights.
As I grew up, I remembered the power and influence and wisdom of WOMEN in my life. My Great Grandmother was the key:
As I grew up, I remembered the power and influence and wisdom of WOMEN in my life. My Great Grandmother was the key:
Great Grandma Florence had bought 3/4 of an acre in #NorthSac (w/ her husband), when acres were $5.00 ea. They couldn't afford a full one! Great Grandpa died & I never knew him.
Grandma was our true #MATRIARCH. She had a huge garden w/veggies on one side, flowers on the other.
Grandma was our true #MATRIARCH. She had a huge garden w/veggies on one side, flowers on the other.
