In the October cover story for _InStyle_ magazine, MEG RYAN opens up on her divorce from DENNIS QUAID, her decision to temporarily step away from the entertainment industry, and

rediscovering motherhood in her 40s. Of the latter, the now 46-year-old actress reveals that her decision in early 2006 to become mom to 3 ½-year-old DAISY TRUE never felt like an adoption.

Instead, Meg says, "I feel like I just got this unbelievable companion." She adds, "As mysterious and magical as it is to have a baby you gave birth to, I have that exact same

thing with Daisy. I feel like we made some agreement, long ago and far away, to meet in the way we did." Whether it’s making astute observations about her mom or bossing around her