I started crying when the group [therapy] was over because…
““I started crying when the group [therapy] was over because the last thing we did upset me - we all held a piece of the same cloth, leaned back and supported each other's weight. I couldn't do it. I bent my legs and elbows and stood very firm, yet . . . I needed to feel supported, as i do in life, but i can't let myself be, and i pretend not to need that support.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She describes feeling overwhelmed after therapy, needing support but struggling to accept it.
In simple terms: She felt unsupported after therapy and resisted asking for help.
Allow yourself to receive support when needed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- support groups
- personal crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from seeking help?
- How can you balance independence with needing support?
Support can feel risky if it exposes personal weaknesses.