{T}he mothers who had sold their children felt empty and sad. They felt as if this act, done freely by themselves {no one had forced them, no one had threatened them} had not been performed willingly. They felt cheated as well, as if the price had been too low. Why hadn't they demanded more? And yet, the mothers told themselves, they'd had no choice.
The mothers who sold their children experienced deep feelings of emptiness and sadness. Despite the fact that they made the decision freely, they struggled with the notion that it wasn't truly voluntary. This internal conflict left them feeling as though they had been deceived in the process, particularly regarding the perceived low value of their sacrifices.
The mothers questioned why they hadn't demanded a higher price while simultaneously convincing themselves they had no other options. This sense of resignation highlights the complex emotions surrounding their choices and the weight of their circumstances, reflecting a profound longing for agency amidst their sorrow.
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