I was a mistake. My mother didn't want to have me. I guess she never wanted me. I probably got in her way. I know I must have disgraced her. A divorced woman has enough problems getting a man, I guess, but one with an illegitimate baby.... I wish, I still wish, she had wanted me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on feeling unwanted by her mother and feeling ashamed.
- In plain terms
- She feels her mother did not want her and that she disgraced her.
- What can you take from it?
- Early rejection can lead to lifelong feelings of worthlessness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has your past shaped your self-image?
- What do you wish you understood about your parents?
Another view
Parents may struggle with circumstances beyond their control.
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