I write about all the horrible things that can happen to…
“I write about all the horrible things that can happen to kids as a way of keeping those things from happening to mine. Write the books, spit three times over your shoulder and you're safe.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She writes about children's horrors to prevent them from happening to her own, using rituals for safety.
In simple terms: Writing about danger protects one's children.
Use storytelling to confront fears.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- authoring
- child safety
- mental health
- creative coping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does writing help you cope?
- What other practices can protect children?
Rituals may not guarantee safety.