There was never anybody before you," she said. "I just…
““There was never anybody before you," she said. "I just wanted to say that. And when I did what I do, and it opened a crack in me like it did last night, there was nobody there to hold on to me. I didn't want anyone to hold on to me. Until you. And I got through and I got by, and it was okay. But I think, maybe, if I'd just kept getting through and getting by, I'd have come to a point where I couldn't do it anymore. And if I couldn't do it anymore, it'd be the end of me, Roarke. So when you hold on to me, You're helping me stand up, one more time. And the dead, you're standing for them, too. I just wanted to say that." She went out quickly, and left him staring at her.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character reveals deep loneliness, needing support to survive, showing how connection prevents personal collapse.
In simple terms: Support prevents emotional breakdown.
Key Takeaway
Seek and give support.
Themes
loneliness
support
resilience
relationships
Mood
emotional
intimate
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- friendship circles
- crisis counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance independence and support?
- When is help essential?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on others may foster dependency.