Quote by Jean Kerr

Being divorced is like being hit by a Mack truck. If you live through it, you start looking very carefully to the right and to the left.

Being divorced is like being hit by a Mack truck. If you liv

Summary

This quote uses a metaphor to describe the painful experience of going through a divorce. It compares the impact of the divorce to getting hit by a Mack truck, emphasizing its overwhelming and devastating nature. Surviving such a traumatic event prompts the individual to become cautious and vigilant, represented by the need to look carefully to the right and left. This suggests that the experience of divorce leaves a lasting impact on someone's perception and approach to relationships, making them more wary and cautious in future interactions.

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By Jean Kerr

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