What Happened
Joanie had fallen pregnant out of wedlock. Her parents wanted to save their family in the time where pregnancy was thought of as just for marriage. Any accidental pregnancies were scandalous and the Lickteig’s were just doing what they knew.
What Happened
Looking For Identity
When Steve was interviewed by Dani Shapiro on the podcast “Family Secrets”, she revealed that his situation was more common than he thought. When people want to know who they are, they look at their family. This gives them identity.
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Looking For Identity