Kelly Corrigan quotes

I am an average mother in almost every way, so yes, much to my regret, I do yell at my children. (Kelly Corrigan)
Cancer is a growth hormone for empathy, and empathy makes us useful to each other in ways we were not, could not have been, before. View quote
Kelly Corrigan
I moved from Philadelphia to California when I was 25, after traveling abroad for a year. I thought I'd come home eventually and settle down, but I didn't. View quote
Kelly Corrigan
Growing up, I saw my mother cry exactly once. The morning of her brother's funeral. One long tear ran down her cheek through her make up until she caught it near her mouth and patted it dry with a tissue she pulled from inside her sleeve. View quote
Kelly Corrigan
The truth is, I'd like to be closer to my kids. I'd like to share more with them. But that's not what this time in their lives is about. This is their time to separate, to self-direct, to become independent. View quote
Kelly Corrigan