For my mother’s entire life, her mother was less a mother than splintered bits of shrapnel she carried around in her body, sharp, rusty debris that threatened to puncture an organ if she turned a certain way.

Meghan Daum
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The “splintered bits of shrapnel” are the memories of her life with her mother. As she grew up, she noticed that her mother was unable to give her the love and support she needed. This caused her to feel hurt, angry, and sometimes even sad. She felt like her mother was always on the verge of breaking down and losing control of herself.

This quote speaks to the point that it is very important to have a mother who is able to give you love and support. A mother who is able to guarantee that you will be taken care of when needed, who will not let you down at any time, is ideal.

Source: The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects Of Discussion

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