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Abraham Lincoln Family Hardships
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Nancy Hanks Lincoln• Mother of Abraham Lincoln
• Had three children: Sarah, Abraham and Thomas.
• Died in 1818 of “Milk Sickness.” She was diagnosed with it while nursing a neighbor who had it.
• Abraham was only 9 when she died.
• Encouraged Abraham to read and learn.
• Abraham helped his father saw wood to make her coffin.
• The death of his Mother left a deep scar in Abraham.
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Mary Todd Lincoln
• Wife of Abraham Lincoln
• Came from a wealthy family
• Mary’s parents tried to prevent their marriage. Abe Lincoln (31) broke off the first engagement to Mary (21), and sunk into a deep depression, refusing to leave his room for a week.
• Fifteen moths later they were reunited.
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Eddie Lincoln (2nd Son)• Edward died at the age of
four of pulmonary tuberculosis
• Deeply scarred parents.
• Buried a few blocks away from home under the stone on the right.
• Was a tender boy who once tried to help a kitten recover.
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Willie Lincoln (3rd Son)
• William was Abraham and Mary’s third son.
• Willie died at age 11 of typhoid fever. Tad (4th son) also came down with the fever (pictured reading to the right) but recovered.
• Death took place during a depressing time of the Civil War.
• Lincoln plunged into the deepest gloom he had known and shut himself in his room to weep alone.
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How did Abraham Lincoln
cope with these hardships?
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How to Cope with Hardships
• Accept the hardship.
• Avoid blame.
• Practice patience.
• Express commitment and affection.
• Have open communication.
• Support your family.
• Help each other.
• Control anger.
• Reduce stress.