A Continual Cycle of Disappointment
Marilyn's mother, Gladys, endeavored to create a semblance of normalcy. She scraped together whatever meager funds she could to secure a home for them.
Unfortunately, young Marilyn proved to be an overwhelming challenge for her mother. Overburdened by the responsibility of providing for herself and her daughter, Gladys suffered a mental breakdown just a few months after acquiring the house, ultimately leading to her institutionalization.
