Quotation by

Octavia Butler

Once you grow past Mommy and Daddy coming running when you're hurt, you're really on your own. You're alone, and there's no one to help you.

Octavia Butler

Alone

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The quote means that after childhood, you can no longer rely on your parents to fix your problems or comfort you when things go wrong. At that point, you must face challenges by yourself without expecting someone to come to your rescue.

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