My parents both died and I'm an orphan. There are actually a lot of famous world leader, writers, entertainment stars and scientists who were also orphans. Do you know any orphans?
I do not -- and that must have been very difficult. Are there any well-known orphans that you identify with?
I really respect a lady named Margaret Haughey. She was a well known philanthropist from 1813 - 1882 who opened a bunch of orphanages. 
*That's* truly impressive! So she worked to help those in a similar situation as hers? I'm so glad I know her name now!
Yes! She opened 4 orphanages in New Orleans around the 19th century. I'm so grateful for people like her who paved the way by setting a good example. 
Do you know if any of her institutions still exist? And YES to great examples of humanity!
Now in the 21st century many of the places she founded became homes for the elderly. I guess there is are not as many orphans today. At least they are still used for a good cause!
So true .... it sounds like a really wonderful legacy lives on. Thank you so much for the information!
You're welcome! According to the UN, anyone who either looses their parents because of death or abandonment is considered an orphan. Some people don't realize there's no distinction.
I could see that. An absent parent is an absent parent -- it's not just death that removes a parent from the family situation.