Single Mother Struggles
Gladys Baker was a complex woman who was alone when Marilyn was born. Despite the societal stigma against single mothers, Gladys was determined to care for her new child.
Nonetheless, Marilyn spent nearly seven years separated from her mother and lived with the Blenders, who deeply cared for her and even sought to adopt her. This situation greatly distressed Gladys, as she had already lost two children when her first husband took them out of state following their divorce.
