Children Quote by Sharon Olds
“I have never thought I could take it, not even for the children. It is all I have wanted to do, to stand between them and and pain. But I come from a long line of women who put themselves first.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Mother by Sharon Olds, 1990
She sacrifices herself for children despite a lineage of self‑prioritizing women.
In simple terms: She puts children before herself, breaking family patterns.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize care for others when needed.
Themes
family
sacrifice
generational patterns
Mood
empathetic
reflective
Type
poetic
psychological
When to use this quote
- parenting
- caregiving
- family counseling
Key Concepts
maternal instinct
role reversal
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we break harmful family cycles?
- What drives self‑sacrifice?
