Quote by Jodi Picoult

I wonder if other mothers feel a tug at their insides, watching their children grow up into the people they themselves wanted so badly to be.

I wonder if other mothers feel a tug at their insides, watch

Summary

This quote reflects the bittersweet emotions of a mother watching her children grow and develop into individuals. It expresses the common experience of longing for one's own unfulfilled aspirations while seeing those very aspirations come to life through one's children. The quote encapsulates the complex mix of pride, nostalgia, and possibly even regret that comes with witnessing the transformation of one's offspring into the embodiment of the dreams and aspirations a mother once held for herself.

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By Jodi Picoult

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