Quote by Regina King

I know in my own marriage I stayed in it to provide my son with what I thought was a stable background and to give him what I thought was the family life a child should have with two parents. But that isn't always the best way, and it took me taking my son to therapy after the divorce to really see it.

I know in my own marriage I stayed in it to provide my son w

Summary

This quote reflects the realization that staying in a marriage for the sake of providing a stable environment for one's child is not always the best decision. The speaker acknowledges that they initially believed a child should have both parents in their life, leading them to stay in an unhappy marriage. However, it wasn't until they took their child to therapy after the divorce that they understood the negative impact of staying in an unhealthy relationship. This quote highlights the importance of evaluating the well-being of all family members and prioritizing healthy relationships over societal expectations.

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