Crying Quote by Amanda Redman
“I was watching TV one day and a lady who had two miscarriages was crying. I said to the TV, 'Pull yourself together.' It was terrible to say that. I've dealt with that denial now but there was a hell of a lot of pain.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2019 talk show appearance
Expressing harsh encouragement to a grieving mother, revealing denial and pain.
In simple terms: Harsh words to a grieving mother reflect denial.
Practice empathy and gentle support.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family loss
- mental health
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you better support grieving others?
- What language eases pain?
May be insensitive to trauma.