Before i die Quote by Andrea Gibson
“Lately I've been thinking about who I want to love, and how I want to love, and why I want to love the way I want to love, and what I need to learn to love that way, and how I need to become to become the kind of love I want to be. And when I break it all down, when I whittle it into a single breath, it essentially comes out like this: before I die, I want to be somebody's favorite hiding place, the place they can put everything they need to survive, every secret, every solitude, every nervous prayer, and be absolutely certain I will keep it safe. I will keep it safe.”
About This Quote
Source Spoken Word Performance, 2017
Desiring to be a safe haven for loved ones, offering unconditional support and protection.
In simple terms: Want to be a trusted refuge.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love and safety.
Themes
love
support
vulnerability
Mood
poetic
intimate
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- friendship
- mental health
- caregiving
Key Concepts
emotional intimacy
selfless giving
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect yourself while being a refuge?
- What boundaries keep love healthy?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice can lead to neglect of self‑needs.
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