Life with Linda
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Siobhan and Linda discuss their shared curiosity and the importance of community involvement. Linda, a retired community leader, recounts her journey of giving up her son for adoption at 17 and later reconnecting with him through Ancestry. They reflect on the societal pressures and stigmas faced by teenage mothers in the 1960s. Linda highlights the significance of community spaces like the healing garden in Alameda, which hosts events and fosters a sense of belonging. They also touch on the generational impact of family dynamics and the crucial role of open communication in the healing process.
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