Books Quote by Ann Voskamp
““And I don’t even know when my days start or end, heartsick babe in arms, waiting for an appointment with the cardiologist, waiting for her next breath, waiting to read some epiphany about attachment in the books that I’m burning the midnight oil to read. Is he tired of me? Maybe I’m tired of being me. Or maybe we’re both just really dog-tired. As painful as it is, it’s easier for me to bear witness to all of this, if it will spare even one other soul from bearing the weight of what happens next. Keep burying how you feel and you'll end up digging your relationships a pretty big grave. If you don’t speak your fears and questions aloud, they only grow louder in your soul.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Broken Way by Ann Voskamp, 2015
The speaker feels exhausted by emotional turmoil and fears, yet sees sharing vulnerability as a way to protect others and avoid deeper relational damage.
In simple terms: Sharing pain can protect others and prevent deeper harm.
Key Takeaway
Speak fears openly to prevent them from festering.
Themes
vulnerability
mental health
relationships
self‑care
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
advice
personal growth
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- friendship discussions
- journaling
- support groups
Key Concepts
emotional labor
attachment theory
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears are you keeping silent about?
- How could sharing change your relationships?
A Different Perspective
If you keep feelings hidden, they may damage relationships further.
