The following are oral histories from relatives of people who were lobotomized.  The reasons why their loved ones were selected for this barbaric “treatment” varied, but the results were always the same … the ill family member was permanently damaged and everyone who loved them suffered. 

 

  While the subject of lobotomy itself is dark and unsettling, these stories are even more difficult to read than you might imagine. They lay bare the pain the victim’s children, spouse, and extended family endured, and the unforeseen ripple-effects the surgery had on their lives.

 

In Honor of Frances by Barbara NEW

 

Tony’s Story by S.A.  NEW

 

Kings Park by Art Bernstein  NEW

 

Orphaned by Susan Ewell   NEW

 

Remembering Florie by Gia Oliveri  NEW

 

John Meeker:  Memories of Lobotomy Victims

 

John B.:  Love's Labour's Lost...Along With
the Memories
                          

 

Laurie:  Life with Evie  

 

Lynn :  My Mother’s Psychosurgery Travesty

 

Christine Johnson:  Learning about Grandma

 

Carol Noell:  Anna Ruth Channels Noell

 

 

If you have a story to contribute, please write to:  christine@psychosurgery.org