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Mother had committed me for life. This is where I felt betrayed the most
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"Mother had committed me for life. This is where I felt betrayed the most"

- Kate Millett

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In this quote, the speaker, Kate Millett, is assessing a previous experience where her mom had actually made a decision that greatly affected her life. The expression "committed me for life" suggests that the speaker's mother had actually made a long-term choice or commitment that would have a long lasting effect on the speaker. This could describe a mental health institution or some other kind of confinement. The speaker then goes on to say that this was where she felt the most betrayed. This indicates that the speaker felt a deep sense of betrayal from her mom's actions, possibly feeling abandoned or trapped in a situation that she had no control over. In general, this quote highlights the complex and frequently turbulent relationship between a mom and kid.

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Kate Millett This quote is written / told by Kate Millett between September 14, 1934 and September 6, 2017. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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