And goddammit, I’m going to take care of him.

I don’t care if I go down.'

So it started to connect with a fierceness in me that I didn’t recognize."

Sally Field at an event

Two years later, Field and Steven became parents for the second time with the arrival of Eli Craig.

Nonetheless, she persevered and did her best for her boys.

Peter went on to pen several successful novels and even started dabbling in screenwriting beginning in 2010.

Peter Craig at the Oscars

Peter’s first job was a co-writing credit for the Ben Affleck-directed flick “The Town.”

Peter retained full custody after their divorce.

Like his mom and older brother, Eli also shares a love of movies.

Sally Field with her son and grandson

Evil," which Eli directed and co-wrote.

However, Sam was different, and his mom innately understood what made him special.

And he did, at the age of 20, when Sam came out as gay to his mom.

Sally Field with Samuel Greisman

In fact, his concern stemmed from Field’s unyielding desire to make him feel accepted.