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“Cutting is a fence you build upon your own body to keep people out but then you cry to be touched. But the fence is barbed. What then?” quote by Kathleen Glasgow
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““Cutting is a fence you build upon your own body to keep people out but then you cry to be touched. But the fence is barbed. What then?””

Kathleen Glasgow

About This Quote

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

Self‑imposed barriers protect us but also isolate, creating a paradox of wanting connection while maintaining defenses.

In simple terms: Barriers protect yet isolate.

Key Takeaway

Balance self‑protection with openness.

Themes

self‑protection isolation paradox

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

psychological advice

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • therapy
  • boundary setting

Key Concepts

psychological walls emotional health

Questions to Reflect On

  • When are protective barriers necessary?
  • How can you safely lower defenses?
A Different Perspective

May ignore need for healthy boundaries.

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