Unforgotten | Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery

Like many state run #psychiatrichospitals, Marlboro State Hospital was a troubled institution. This video is somewhat of a #recovery story, and is a tribute to the more than nine hundred souls who suffered there and now rest in its #cemetery.
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A quick internet search into its history is a depressing lesson in #patientcare, #patientabuse, hospital mismanagement, and, ultimately a failed effort to make a suitable living space and treatment center for those with #mentalillness.
Though surely there were many good people who worked hard to make the lives of the residents better, the number of stories about the lack of care and abuses suffered there are overwhelming.
Many of these kinds of #hospitals were very painful places. Unfortunately, when they closed, nothing better took their place. And despite best intentions, many of the #mentallyill persons ended up in the streets, rather than woven into the community, as many health practitioners had hoped would happen.
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[@MichaelSkinnerMusic]

Very powerful and so damn sad, thank you for making this.....

[@OC87RD]

Thank you for taking the time to watch, so glad it resonated with you.

[@veggieSxDBD]

Stayed a year there in 2002 discovery tc and new hope numerous times in old psychiatric buildings. Lots of weird nights there

[@hallowsevehorror]

Beautifully shot. Deserves more recognition. I live not to far from here and the energy there is so heavy. Great job

[@OC87RD]

Thank you so much for that feedback, especially as a person who knows the place.

[@m..o.mt.3235]

Nevergoback

[@patricialutz2092]

When my mother was in training as a nurse she did an internship there; I vividly remember her coming home crying many days..... The people that were there touched her deeply.

[@OC87RD]

Wow - that's amazing that you have a personal connection with this place and that your mother was able to care for the folks there. Thank you so much for sharing, Patricia.

[@ashleymdubbs]

I found the cemetery one day last summer. I can't describe the feeling of sadness and anguish you feel when you see these headstones.

[@OC87RD]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your experience visiting the cemetery, Ashley. How did you come across our film?

[@ashleymdubbs]

@@OC87RD Honestly, the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital holds and odd place in my heart. I know too many people who have all types of stories front the days it was open. Every now and then I look to see if anyone ever acknowledges the cemetery since its the only piece left and I stumbled on your video, which is beautifully done.

[@joeyreamer1431]

Knowing new Jersey. They were abused. This state is horrible.

[@OC87RD]

A very sad piece of mental heath history.

[@jeromedragon5287]

spent a little time there myself in the early 70s

[@erwinorellano34]

I did too but in the 90s

[@OC87RD]

Jerome - as a person who spent time there, we're especially moved to see that you watched the film and commented, thank you.

[@m..o.mt.3235]

Never.reur.n

[@erwinorellano34]

I lived in cottage 13 in Marlboro for six months in 1995.

[@OC87RD]

Erwin, thank you for sharing that with us. So glad to be able to connect here.

[@joeferrugia4941]

Me tooo

[@erwinorellano34]

@@joeferrugia4941 long time ago

[@cappamillz41585]

Sorry Dearly⚘✨

[@OC87RD]

Glad you were able to watch and witness, Daren.

[@m.oldani]

Spooked. That while place needs to be inspected inccase any raw human bones apear.

[@m.oldani]

You can tell I'm afraid.

[@alochkaney2601]

Очень красиво и замечательно сделано спасибо за это видео если бы могли сделать побольше Мы ещё больше сейчас нельзя забывать то что было сделано на этом месте я недавно гуляла там со своей подругой и совершенно случайно увидела это кл какой-то ужас охватил меня я знала что здесь что-то не так что это необыкновенная необычное Кладбище и когда я пришла домой и google Моё сердце Чуть не разорвалась от ужаса через которые прошли эти люди ☦️😅боже храни всегда и навсегда Потеряные души и прощаю людям которые там работали и совершали ужасные преступления против этих несчастных людей

[@OC87RD]

Thank you for watching and for leaving your message.

[@faulknergray3278]

Wonderful tribute! Actually though, I think construction on the facility began in 1929 and burials began in 1931

[@OC87RD]

Thank you Faulkner. Do you know where we can find that differing date information you're referring to?

[@jjhyde5179]

Was wondering when the first burial was and when the last one was, as well as the oldest and youngest clients there in the cemetery

[@OC87RD]

Hi there, thank you for watching the film. A Google search may give you more details and here is the back story of how we came to make this tribute: oc87recoverydiaries.org/unforgotten-marlboro-state-psychiatric-hospital/

[@lenf3641]

The first #1 grave was opened in April 1931, same year as hospital was established. The last #924 was in April 1960. I live nearby and just walk by there this evening with my son.

[@joeferrugia4941]

You match the number to the boards

[@OC87RD]

May they all rest peacefully.

[@samp43]

Does anyone have information on the Abandoned settlement that was torn down in 2010 that was situated south of the insane asylum? Coordinates: 40°20'9.19"N 74°14'16.12"W

[@OC87RD]

Unfortunately we don't. All the best in your pursuit.

[@joeferrugia4941]

We used to go for walks and the grave markers would say Elvis pressely, or Alber Einstein, they would use their schizophrenia names.

[@OC87RD]

Wow, thank you for sharing your memory with us.

[@sheenapmoffett3919]

Did some research and found if their child or loved one was born with a deformity they would take drop them off and never return again because they wouldn't want to be embarrassed they felt ashamed of their loved 1 some were slow born with a handicap or looked mental but to actually be ashame of them drop them off leaving them to die their hearts were evil many things were evil wicked. Like that song strange fruit they let satan rule

[@OC87RD]

There are many dark times in our human history.

[@RobertRobinson-dy3rj]

Disgusting to have a number for a name 💀💀💀💀

[@m..o.mt.3235]

Allhauntedsiulswillrestnow.

[@m..o.mt.3235]

Hell.

[@m..o.mt.3235]

Hell

[@OC87RD]

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