We have babies because we want them to love us, to make us…
““We have babies because we want them to love us, to make us important, but the only make us tired and fat and stinking of spit up because they're babies, not saviors. Their fathers leave us, sick of crap and sour milk, sweatpants and tears. But the babies still need all of us, only there isn't anything left to give because we based our worth on the lowlifes who knocked us up and around. So our babies end up screwed up and screwed with because not we're single again, too, so we're bringing home guys who secretly like pink satin baby skin more than our silvery stretch marks. We don't see what we should see because having anyone is till supposedly better than being alone.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker critiques using children to fill emotional voids, exposing how self‑worth tied to parenting can lead to exhaustion and unhealthy relationships.
In simple terms: People often seek validation through children, causing strain.
Seek self‑worth beyond parenting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- single parenting
- self‑care
- mental health awareness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture self‑love without relying on others?
- What healthy boundaries protect you from burnout?
Children cannot replace personal fulfillment.