Quote by Laura Schlessinger

My mother isolated herself from all family and friends for some 20 years. And never met her grandchild, my son.

My mother isolated herself from all family and friends for s

Summary

This quote highlights the personal experience of the speaker's mother who chose to cut off contact with all loved ones and live in isolation for a lengthy period of two decades. The significant consequence of this decision was that she never had the opportunity to meet her own grandchild, who is the speaker's son. The quote expresses a sense of sadness and the lasting impact that the mother's choice had on her familial relationships, illustrating the depth of the emotional distance that can arise from such prolonged isolation.

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By Laura Schlessinger

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