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But there's another kind of hole, and that is the wound…

“But there's another kind of hole, and that is the wound that divides family. Sometimes this wound occurs at the moment of birth, sometimes it happens later. We are all fixing what is broken. It is the task of a lifetime. We'll leave much unfinished for the next generation.” quote by Abraham Verghese
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““But there's another kind of hole, and that is the wound that divides family. Sometimes this wound occurs at the moment of birth, sometimes it happens later. We are all fixing what is broken. It is the task of a lifetime. We'll leave much unfinished for the next generation.””

Abraham Verghese

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Family wounds, whether present at birth or later, require lifelong effort to heal, often leaving unfinished work for future generations.

In simple terms: Family wounds need ongoing healing across generations.

Key Takeaway

Commit to healing family wounds continuously.

Themes

family healing legacy

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

reflective inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family therapy
  • parenting
  • generational counseling

Key Concepts

psychology intergenerational trauma

Questions to Reflect On

  • What family wounds persist in your life?
  • How can you support the next generation's healing?
A Different Perspective

Healing may never be fully complete.

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