Kiara

“Let me guess. Everyone else has decided for you what you’re entitled to in life. Which isn’t much, because children are supposed to be the single most important purpose in a woman’s life. That about right?” “That’s pretty close.” “Well, let me tell you something—that’s a load of malarkey.” She crossed her arms. “They don’t get to decide what you’re entitled to. You should live the life you want to live—Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell didn’t give birth or get married. She adopted a girl later on, after she’d had a tremendous career. She chose for herself. You should have that choice and I should too. I want to study medicine, not be distracted by a bunch of screaming infants or a husband who thinks I ought to wash his clothes and make his stupid coffee every morning.” I mulled over her words. Live the life you want. You should have that choice. It sounded a little sanctimonious, and the idea was so novel, it made me wonder if it was possible.”
― Kathryn Stockett, The Calamity Club