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“Making the decision to have a child—it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. —Elizabeth Stone” quote by Lisa Scottoline
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““Making the decision to have a child—it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. —Elizabeth Stone””

Lisa Scottoline

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing "The Mother of All Questions", 2020

Having a child means your love lives outside your own body, forever changing your priorities.

In simple terms: Parenthood expands love beyond self.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the lasting responsibility.

Themes

family love responsibility identity

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • career planning
  • relationship dynamics
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Attachment theory life transition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this change affect personal goals?
  • What support helps manage this transition?
A Different Perspective

The emotional shift can be overwhelming.

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