She Married Her Son. How Could It Happen? The Complete Documentary
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Publicado 2016-07-10
Every rural area in the country and certainly in Maine has its folktales. Some commentators on this video say that this is a folktale and that it couldn't have happened. Nettie personally met and dealt with Emmeline and it or something very much like it did happen. It is possible that some details are incorrect although we spent more than six months researching it when we did made documentary and some of those who met Emmeline were still alive.
Sex in Puritan culture was a sin under most circumstances. Women were certainly seen as of less value and importance than men. Remember The Scarlet Letter. Some commentators have pointed out that the Puritan sect of Christianity had long disappeared in Manie but in my experience as a person who lived in Maine in a small town for more than 20 years, some of the values are held by a segment of the people who live in these towns today. The concept of sin. The concept of sinful sex. The concept of women as less than. And more.
Many commentators have pointed out the connection between this story and Oedipus. Unquestionably true.
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I am getting worried about my YouTube history because my recommendation keeps getting weirder and jaw dropping!
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First her parents sent her off alone, an older man basically raped her at age 14, baby born and given/taken away, she was sent home, did not date, met and married a younger man. Found out it was her son, divorced him, her family and the town turned their backs on her. She was told that she was a sinner. Who’s the sinner?????The freakin Town and her family!!!!!!
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When I married in the early mid 1970's, he revealed to me that I was his property and he could do as he liked to me and any children that would later come. For example for over a decade I was only allowed 2 pair of underwear, one to wear, one to wash... I shall not say all the horrors he subject my children and myself to. It took me over 14 years to get my children and myself away from the evil man, the devil itself he was.
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Nettie seems like she was a wonderful child, who grew up to be a compassionate old woman who felt it was important for people to hear the sad story of Emmeline. ❤️
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"There is no greater poverty than being unwanted, uncared for, and unloved."
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If you feel bad about Emmeline. Just know there are people today who have no one, alone, outcast, for whatever reason. If you see someone alone, befriend them. That’s the best way to pay emmeline back.
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The Bachilers are my ancestors. Rev Stephan is also Emmeline’s ancestor so we are distant cousins. What a fascinating and heartbreaking story. I’m glad I found this. The more we talk abt things once considered taboo the more educated we become and prevent tragedies like this from happening. 🙏🏻❤️
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I let it be known that I was being molested by my grandfather and some uncles and my family just doesn't talk to me and this was years ago I'm 46 years old now and if it wasn't for my kids I would be by myself people can be really cruel but as long as you don't let that make you cruel you'll come out all right because I'm fine no I have a warm heart I'll do anything for anybody my kids adore me my neighbors Adore me it's just the family they don't want to discuss the truth so that made me an outcast
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The beginning is just priceless. 3:45: "When where you born?" "I was born a 103 years ago, you figure it out."
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As a child, I never imagined that all of the real monsters in the world would be HUMANS
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I’m 53 years old and found out my grandmother was a child bride from Georgia. My grandfather was 21 and my grandmother was 11. She had my father at 12. How does one process this? How am I supposed to feel? Almost wish they had kept that secret.
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I'm just so glad that Emmeline had Nettie to tell her story with love and compassion. It doesn't make up for what she went through but at least Emmeline no longer lives in ignominy and shame. The lack of compassion from her people is truly heartbreaking but at least she rests with Nettie's love.
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I really hate that Emma’s sister exclaimed “she finally paid for her sins” at her own sister’s funeral. That’s atrocious
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May everyone watching this story take it heart and use it as an example of how not to treat people.
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This story will remain with me for the rest of my life. Life is hard and sometimes cruel. May Emmeline rest in peace.
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The sad part of this story is ....its still happening to this very day! My heart aches knowing there are old people who are out there hungry, cold, alone. Nothing ever changes. Humans are capable of such great things...n yet...we're so cruel.
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What the heck was wrong with those people????? Emmeline never committed a sin, the moment she and her son found out who the other was, they both divorced, it was a mistake, not a sin!!
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The saddest part is the fact that Emerlines was taken advantage of, at such a young age, by a man who promised her family a better life for her. 🙁🙁😞
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Bless the hearts and souls of these old ladies who chose to document this story about humanity in its rawest form. It's so kind to hear the story of the little girl walking the snacks to Emeline ❤️ I hope we all love those around us a little better after this ❤️
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What a truly heartbreaking story. What the community did to her was simply deplorable.
