Coming of Age Quotes in She's Come Undone

Because Dolores's coming-of-age process was such a mess, it seems to have stunted her emotional growth as an adult. Her therapist suggests they try it all over again in a figurative rebirthing process.

Aren't they always? Things always go downhill once you become a teenager.

Dr. Shaw, by responding in a supportive manner—completely the opposite of the way Dolores's mother reacts—takes Dolores's new coming-of-age process in a much better direction.