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A mother's body remembers her babies-the folds of soft flesh, the softly furred scalp against her nose. Each child has it's own entreaties to body and soul.
Barbara Kingsolver
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Interpretation

What this quote means

A mother's body retains the physical and emotional memories of her children, highlighting a deep, intrinsic bond.

This quote expresses the profound connection a mother has with her children, emphasizing that her physical being holds the memories of her experiences with them, from the softness of their skin to the scent of their hair. Each child elicits unique pleas to her heart and body, signifying the individual relationships and bonds mothers create with each of their offspring.

Themes

MotherMemoryChildrenBondLove

In practice

Example use cases

When discussing maternal instincts in family therapy sessions.

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