Quote by Andre Rieu

I was the black sheep of the family, and my mother never really understood me.

I was the black sheep of the family, and my mother never rea

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker felt like an outsider or different from their family, specifically from their mother's perspective. They believe that their mother never truly comprehended or connected with them. It implies a sense of not fitting into the expectations or norms set by the family, leading to a lack of understanding or support from their mother.

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Family

By Andre Rieu

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