There are times when you don't belong and you think you're…
““There are times when you don't belong and you think you're going to kill yourself. Once I went to a hotel. Later that night I made a plan. The plan was I would leave my family when my second child was born. And that's what I did. I got up one morning, made breakfast, went to the bus stop, got on a bus. I'd left a note. I got a job in a library in Canada. It would be wonderful to say you regretted it. It would be easy. But what does it mean? What does it mean to regret when you have no choice? It's what you can bear. There it is. No-one's going to forgive me. It was death. I chose life." -Laura Brown-””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A person may feel trapped by despair, yet choosing life over death is an act of courage and self‑determination.
In simple terms: Choosing life is an act of courage.
Key Takeaway
Embrace agency even in darkness.
Themes
despair
choice
resilience
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- seeking therapy
- making a life‑changing plan
- supporting others in crisis
- writing personal narratives
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you strength to keep going?
- How can you support someone feeling trapped?
A Different Perspective
Choosing life can be hindered by lack of support.