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Kitty,
It was aweful to bea singlewoman in those daysand pregnant. The hypocrisy was astonding. If you were married you could have as many babies as you wanted, even if you were poor, absusive and nelgelctful...but you were nmarried so it made it ok! They were "sanctioned". BUT, if you were songle you were judged harshly, even if you were ready for sainthood before pregnancy. The man walked away unscathed.
Have you suggested she read the girls that went away? She might gain a little comfort in knowing she was not alone.
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