Internal Demons
Marilyn's mother's diagnosis of clinical depression and her struggles with other mental illnesses are well-known, and these issues profoundly impacted Marilyn. However, what is less widely known is that mental instability ran in Marilyn's entire family.
Marilyn spoke about her internal demons on multiple occasions, expressing her fear of succumbing to suicidal thoughts and a melancholy state, much like her mother, uncle, and great-grandmother had tragically done.
