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I Want to Shout Leave me alone! What's wrong with you?…

“I Want to Shout Leave me alone! What's wrong with you? Don't you remember who I am? Who you are? This is not a father's love! I want to scream, Can't you see what you are doing to me? What you've done to me? What you've made of me? I want to cry out, I am your little girl. I am not your…” quote by Ellen Hopkins
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““I Want to Shout Leave me alone! What's wrong with you? Don't you remember who I am? Who you are? This is not a father's love! I want to scream, Can't you see what you are doing to me? What you've done to me? What you've made of me? I want to cry out, I am your little girl. I am not your girlfriend. I am not your whore. I am not my fucking mother! But he is on top of me and my shout is silenced. He is inside of me and my scream stays there too. He is finished. And I don't cry out, but I do cry a bucket of silent tears. He slithers away and at last, I quietly sob””

Ellen Hopkins

About This Quote

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

A victim of sexual abuse expresses deep pain, confusion, and a desperate need to be heard.

In simple terms: Abuse causes profound emotional trauma.

Key Takeaway

Seek help and support for survivors.

Themes

abuse trauma silence

Mood

somber empathetic

Type

personal advocacy

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • support groups
  • legal action
  • educational programs

Key Concepts

Psychological impact victim voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources can empower survivors?
  • How can we change attitudes toward abuse?
A Different Perspective

Healing is a long process and may face societal stigma.

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