Affection

I've always admired Audrey Hepburn. The struggles she went through in her personal life seemed enormous and never ending- a dominating first husband who was almost like a Svengali; with whom she only stayed for the sake of their son Sean. When she finally did divorce him, she walked into another unhappy marriage with an Italian psychiatrist who constantly cheated on her with younger women. Again, she stayed with him for several years for the sake of their daughter, Luca. Thereafter, she never married. Her greatest wish in life was children and a happy family- affection- seemingly mundane ambitions for someone of her stature. She was a lovely person- beautiful, talented, and kind hearted (as demonstrated by her charity work for disadvantaged communities of Africa, South America and Asia)- it's a pity that she passed away at the age of 63 from cancer. Here's a quote from a woman whose life inspires me to remain good, obstacles and bad experiences not withstanding-


“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it"