Cabbages Quote by Darrell Drake
““I was pregnable once,” Merill thought to contribute. She remembered how troublesome it made getting around, having a ripe belly. Couldn’t roll properly, couldn’t hop properly, couldn’t romp or flop properly. There were the cravings for roasted cabbage—she loathed cabbage, with its leaves and growing in rows. And labor! Merill passed out during childbirth. She’d endured burns, lacerations, rips, serrated teeth, nails, hooks and a trove of unmentionable harm-inflictors. Labor trounced them all and wriggled gleefully in the spray of blood and gore. “Being pregnable is no good. No good at all. Like growing a bitter melon in your belly.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unpublished manuscript, 2015
Pregnancy is portrayed as a painful, chaotic struggle, emphasizing physical and emotional hardships that outweigh any perceived benefit.
In simple terms: Pregnancy can feel overwhelmingly difficult.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support the challenges faced.
Themes
pain
vulnerability
body image
Mood
empathetic
somber
Type
personal
narrative
When to use this quote
- hospital recovery
- post‑partum care
- support groups
- medical counseling
Key Concepts
physical hardship
psychological distress
maternal health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better support pregnant individuals?
- What resources alleviate these hardships?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may overlook positive aspects of motherhood.
