Away Quote by Rachel Cusk
“It's a taboo that comes back over and over, to suggest that women can feel divided - that you can love your child and want to do everything for it, and at the same time want to put it away from you and reclaim something of yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Outline, 2014
Women may feel torn between maternal devotion and personal identity, seeking balance.
In simple terms: Motherhood can conflict with self‑growth.
Key Takeaway
Seek harmony between caring for child and self‑care.
Themes
motherhood
identity
self‑care
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
emotional
thoughtful
When to use this quote
- parenting decisions
- career planning
- self‑development workshops
Key Concepts
role conflict
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can mothers honor both child and self?
- What support systems help reconcile these roles?
A Different Perspective
Societal expectations may pressure women into guilt.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
