Feelings and emotions Quote by Alice MIller, The Drama of the gifted child
““The patient is surprised by feelings she would rather not have recognized, but now it is too late: Awareness of her own impulses has already been aroused and there is no going back.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Drama of the Gifted Child, 1979
Unrecognized feelings surface too late, making it impossible to revert once awareness has been triggered.
In simple terms: Late awareness of hidden impulses is irreversible.
Acknowledge feelings early to avoid entrapment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- self‑reflection
- educational programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What feelings have you ignored?
- How can early awareness change outcomes?
Denial can delay necessary insight.