Because I am a mother, I am capable of being shocked; as I never was when I was not one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Motherhood makes one capable of shock, unlike before.
- In plain terms
- Being a mother lets you feel shock more readily.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize how parenthood shifts emotional responses.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does parenthood reshape your emotions?
- What new sensitivities have you noticed?
Another view
Shock is not exclusive to mothers; other roles can also heighten sensitivity.
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