This is the role of the mother. And in that visit I really saw clearly, for the first time, why a mother is really important. Not just because she feeds and also loves and also cuddles... but because in an interesting and and maybe an eerie and other worldly way, she stands in the gap. She stands between the unknown and the known.
This quote highlights the profound role of a mother beyond basic nurturing and affection. It emphasizes that a mother's significance lies in her unique position of connection and support, bridging the mysterious and familiar worlds that her children encounter.
"This is the role of the mother. And in that visit I really saw clearly, for the first time, why a mother is really important. Not just because she feeds and also...