Divorced Quote by Natasha Trethewey
“My mother and my father divorced during the time that my father was getting his Ph.D. at Tulane.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: "Domestic Work", 2008
Parental separation coincided with the father's academic pursuit, highlighting personal upheaval amid scholarly ambition.
In simple terms: Family split while dad earned PhD.
Recognize personal impact of academic pressures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- college life
- single parenting
- career planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do academic goals affect family life?
- What supports families during such times?
Academic focus can strain relationships, leading to emotional costs.