Car Quote by Terry Gross
“"The Prince Of Tides" is a lot about my mother - what my mother would do after Dad would hit one of the kids or hit two of the kids, hit all the kids, hit her, she would usually get in the car. We'd drive out. She would say, I'm going to divorce him. I'm never going back.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: Fresh Air, 2020
A mother’s resolve to leave an abusive partner shows courage and self‑preservation.
In simple terms: Mom decides to escape abuse for safety.
Support survivors of abuse.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- domestic violence counseling
- legal aid
- support groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources help someone leave abuse?
- How can communities better protect victims?
Leaving may involve financial and emotional hardship.