Quote by Jodi Picoult

Being a good mother, it seemed to me, meant you ran the risk of losing your child.

Being a good mother, it seemed to me, meant you ran the risk

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This quote suggests that in the pursuit of being a good mother, there is a fear of losing one's child. It conveys the idea that the love, care, and dedication required to be a good mother come with the vulnerability of potential loss. It highlights the emotional investment and the anxiety that can come with raising and nurturing a child, emphasizing the underlying fear that accompanies the responsibility of motherhood.

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