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SturdyGal ago

I think we can learn a lot from these historical examples. For example, your point about being self-funded so no one could check on them. And the idea that people were dumped there and relatives didn't check on them and the families were not told when they were released to non-relatives. We are seeing these kinds of things at play today with foster children. Thanks for a great post!

dogeminho ago

I agree! I'm trying to see the people involved in it. I think I might look into other asylums too, ones still in use especially.