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I open my mouth to, I don't know, apologize again maybe…

“I open my mouth to, I don't know, apologize again maybe. But he takes my face in his hands and presses his forehead to mine. And he's so close that I can feel his little warm breaths, and all I know is that when he draws his next breath, I want to get sucked in. Our lips touched, almost as soft as…” quote by Lauren DeStefano
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““I open my mouth to, I don't know, apologize again maybe. But he takes my face in his hands and presses his forehead to mine. And he's so close that I can feel his little warm breaths, and all I know is that when he draws his next breath, I want to get sucked in. Our lips touched, almost as soft as not touching at all. Then they press closer to each other, draw back uncertainly, touch again. There is warmth shooting through my broken body where there should be pain, and I put my arms around the back of his neck and I hold on to him. I hold on because you never know in this place when something good will be taken away.””

Lauren DeStefano

About This Quote

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

Describes an intimate, tender moment offering comfort amid personal brokenness.

In simple terms: Finding solace in close physical connection.

Key Takeaway

Seek supportive closeness when hurting.

Themes

intimacy healing trust vulnerability

Mood

hopeful intimate

Type

romantic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship building
  • self‑care
  • mental health
  • trauma recovery

Key Concepts

emotional recovery physical affection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this closeness replace?
  • How can you find lasting healing?
A Different Perspective

Physical closeness can be temporary and may not resolve deeper issues.

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