Marilyn Lee's dilemma and ways she could have prevented it

To begin, let’s talk about how Marilyn Lee from Everything I Never Told You was put into her disastrous situation. As a child, Marilyn wanted to become a doctor and promised herself she would not stay at home and cook like her mother. After visiting her deceased mother's home, she realizes that she was falling onto the same path as her mother. This lead to her panicked departure from her family and home to pursue her degree. She probably should NOT have left the way she did, and there are ways she could have dealt with it better. Here are some ways:

1. Commute. Instead of moving to an apartment near her school, Marilyn could have just commuted to her classes. Transportation did exist in the 70's!

2. Warning. Marilyn could have told her family that she wanted to continue to pursue her degree. In giving a warning, her children and husband would know that she’s safe and going back to school, instead of leaving them confused.

3. Wait. Although I think Marilyn should pursue her degree, she could have waited until her children were a little bit older. Then, she would have the chance to tell her family why getting her degree is so important to her and disclose her past. In waiting, her children and husband would be more understanding.