What does Julia come to realize over the course of the novel, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice For Murderers?

While married to Marshall, Julia was forced to give up her identity to adhere to what he wanted from her. This eventually led to her feeling that she was nothing more than a mother to Emma and not her own person, even causing her to feel guilty for having her own desires. By the end, Julia realizes that she does not have to give up herself to be a good mother.