Maureen Walls, the youngest sister of Jeannette Walls, struggled after the family’s dysfunction. She eventually moved to California but had a breakdown and was arrested for attempting to stab her mother. After spending time in a mental institution, she recovered and now lives a quiet life away from the public eye.
Jeannette Walls’ memoir “The Glass Castle” provides a vivid account of her and her siblings’ tumultuous childhood with their dysfunctional parents, Rex and Rose Mary Walls. Maureen, the youngest of the Walls children, often seemed the most vulnerable to the family’s instability and poverty. As the children grew up and went their separate ways, Maureen’s life took a particularly difficult turn.
After the family’s final move to New York City, Maureen found it hard to adapt to life outside her family’s chaotic world. She lived with her parents for a while but struggled to maintain a stable life. Eventually, she moved to California in an attempt to start anew. However, the years of neglect and emotional turmoil caught up with her, leading to a mental health crisis.
Maureen’s breakdown culminated in an incident where she stabbed her mother, an act that led to her arrest. Following this, she was admitted to a mental institution, where she received treatment for her psychological issues. This period marked a turning point in Maureen’s life.
After her release, Maureen chose to distance herself from her family and the public scrutiny that came with the publication of her sister’s memoir. She has since maintained a low profile, focusing on her own well-being and recovery. While the details of her current life are not widely known, it is understood that she has worked to build a more stable and peaceful existence for herself, separate from the shadow of her family’s past.
