Oral Histories
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
Remembering Florie by Gia Oliveri
John Meeker: Memories of Lobotomy Victims
John B.: Love’s Labour’s Lost…Along With the Memories
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