In 1860, after 21 years of marriage and six children, Elizabeth Packard’s life w…
In 1860, after 21 years of marriage and six children, Elizabeth Packard’s life was shattered instantly. Her husband had her committed to an asylum—without proof, a trial, or even her consent, simply declaring her insane. Inside, Elizabeth uncovered a harsh truth: many women confined with her were not genuinely “mad.” They were wives who rebelled, […]








