Author Quote by Abigail Tarttelin
““Sometimes I still feel that there are two of me: one clean, flawless picture, the other imperfect and cracked; one boy, one girl; one voice that speaks aloud and one that whispers in my ear; one publicly known to have been troubled but be on the mend, the other who has privately lost something to do with innocence and gained something to do with knowledge and adulthood that can never be undone. I feel sometimes there are things that tear me in two directions, that there are two sets of thoughts that grow side by side. But then I realize that I am whole, whatever that means and does not mean; I am complete without the need for additions or alteration.””
About This Quote
The passage describes an internal duality of self—contrasting flawless and flawed aspects—yet concludes with a sense of wholeness despite contradictions.
In simple terms: Inner conflict between perfect and imperfect selves leads to acceptance of wholeness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both strengths and flaws as part of a complete self.
Themes
identity
self‑acceptance
psychology
growth
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
- personal growth
Key Concepts
dualism
integration
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we reconcile conflicting parts of ourselves?
- What practices help integrate disparate self‑aspects?
A Different Perspective
The view may simplify complex psychological integration.
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