A Difficult Childhood
The Bolenders did provide care for Monroe and they put a roof over the young girl’s head, but her childhood was still difficult. For one thing, the family were totally devoted to their religion, and they seemed to have expectations of their ward. In fact, Monroe claimed she couldn’t sing or dance in the presence of the Bolenders.
A Difficult Childhood
Her Mother Came Back For Her
Then in 1933, Gladys came back to take her daughter – despite the fact that the Bolenders had already planned to adopt her officially. After that, Monroe and her mom moved into a Hollywood home which they shared with a family called the Atkinsons. However, Gladys was actually not well enough to take care of her child. The following year, she was hospitalized after suffering a breakdown.
Her Mother Came Back For Her
