Mary Quote by Nora Roberts
““Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, it shows?” Before Jude could answer, Brenna was up, pacing, knocking the heels of her hands against the sides of her, moaning out curses. “I’ll have to move away, leave my family. I can go to the west counties. I have some people, on my mother’s side, in Galway. No, no, that’s not far enough. I’ll have to leave the country entirely. I’ll go to Chicago and stay with your granny until I get on me feet. She’ll take me in, won’t she?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of Moonacre, 2005
A character feels compelled to abandon family and seek independence, believing distance will solve personal turmoil.
In simple terms: Leaving home to escape problems.
Key Takeaway
Consider consequences before fleeing.
Themes
family
independence
escape
identity
search
Mood
anxious
determined
hopeful
Type
narrative
emotional
confessional
When to use this quote
- family conflict
- career change
- relocation
- emotional breakdown
- seeking support
Key Concepts
self‑discovery
attachment
migration
personal crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- What am I truly running from?
- Can distance heal emotional wounds?
A Different Perspective
Running away may create new problems and unresolved issues.
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