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Bird Quote by Alice Hoffman

“Those you love will not drown or burn. They will fly away.' ...'Now we both have people we love who are like birds. They have flown far from anything in this world that can hurt them. They're flying away still.” quote by Alice Hoffman
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“Those you love will not drown or burn. They will fly away.' ...'Now we both have people we love who are like birds. They have flown far from anything in this world that can hurt them. They're flying away still.”

Alice Hoffman

About This Quote

A loved one may leave to protect themselves from pain, not because they are doomed.

In simple terms: Loved ones may leave to avoid hurt.

Key Takeaway

Accept their need for distance.

Themes

love loss protection

Mood

sad reflective

Type

emotional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family separation
  • friendship breakup
  • personal growth
  • grief counseling

Key Concepts

attachment theory boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with loved ones' departure?
  • What boundaries help protect both parties?
A Different Perspective

Leaving can cause lingering grief and unresolved feelings.

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