Quote by Jodi Picoult

Here's what I hadn't realized: the mother you haven't seen for almost thirty-six years isn't your mother, she's a stranger. Sharing DNA doesn't make you fast friends. This wasn't a joyous reunion. It was just awkward.

Here's what I hadn't realized: the mother you haven't seen f

Summary

This quote highlights the realization that shared DNA does not automatically create a deep connection or familiarity between people. The speaker comes to the understanding that the person they thought of as their mother after being separated for many years is actually a stranger to them. The quote suggests that the reunion between the two individuals was not the joyous and emotional event one might expect, but rather felt uncomfortable and awkward due to the lack of a genuine bond.

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By Jodi Picoult

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