You're not losing me, mother. I'm in love. I never had you, not since you escaped from the womb
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A claim of romantic love that rejects maternal connection.
- In plain terms
- The speaker feels they never truly had their mother.
- What can you take from it?
- Lack of childhood bonding affects adult relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does childhood impact your adult love?
- Can you love someone you never felt loved by?
Another view
Sometimes parental love exists in subtle ways.
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