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Life of a women in the 1860

  • 1850

    1850
    Today I woke up and started doing some of my needle work. I'm almost done with my last blanket. Then I started back up with my pottery and literature. Things are getting harder but I'm trying to stay strong.I'm worried about what is to come
  • 1860

    1860
    Today I woke up super early to start with my sewing. I'm making some more hats for men and children of the village. Winter is coming and my brother is started to collect fire wood for the winter and I'm starting to make more hats. I have been sewing so much that I can barely feel my cold fingers. Being older is getting harder. I'm really scard for the weeks to come.
  • 1863

    1863
    Today was my 16 birthday and it's been the worst one yet! I found out I'm being forced into marriage with my neighbour. Life is turning into a never ending pit of despair. I don't even want to think about the fact that I'm starting a new job as a nurse next Thursday after the wedding.
  • 1865

    1865
    Nursing has been bad so far but being out of the house is making my days better I feel like the sun shines brighter lately. Also my neighbor that is now my husband is not as bad as days in the past.the days to come are scary of thinking of but I'm set and ready for the battle
  • 1870

    1870
    It's been a super long time since i wrote because things have been busy.I just dropped nursing and started working in market shops and doing laundry. I have one upcoming event that I have dreaded for years. I'm pregnant and the baby is on the way. I never thought I would be like this
  • 1880

    1880
    My little girl is already 6 years and I have just started teaching her needle work and cleaning around the house. I never thought I would become this happy after all the stuff I have been put through. Life is brighter and I'm loving it.