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“Remember that every son had a mother whose beloved son he was, and every woman had a mother whose beloved son she wasn't.” quote by Marge Piercy
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“Remember that every son had a mother whose beloved son he was, and every woman had a mother whose beloved son she wasn't.”

Marge Piercy

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Mother, 1975, null

Every child is cherished by a mother, yet each mother also experiences loss of a child.

In simple terms: Mothers love all children, but some lose theirs.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge both love and loss.

Themes

family loss maternal love

Mood

empathetic melancholic

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • counseling
  • memorial services
  • support groups

Key Concepts

psychology grief compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view shape our understanding of motherhood?
  • What about fathers' experiences?
A Different Perspective

The statement overlooks fathers' roles and broader family dynamics.

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