A-marriage-in-time Quote by Anna Aquino
““Wasn’t I allowed at least one nervous breakdown a year? Maybe next year Jon and I could pencil it into our calendar. Maybe we could post it in the church bulletin. It would read “ATTENTION: Our Dear Pastor’s wife is scheduling her annual nervous breakdown, so if you could avoid calling, texting, emailing, or whining in her direction for the next week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., she would be most grateful.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Personal Narrative, Anna Aquino, 2021
The speaker humorously proposes scheduling a nervous breakdown, highlighting the need for boundaries and self‑care.
In simple terms: Schedule breaks for mental health.
Key Takeaway
Set clear limits for others.
Themes
mental health
boundaries
humor
Mood
lighthearted
empathetic
Type
humorous
reflective
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family gatherings
- online communication
Key Concepts
self‑care
social etiquette
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect your wellbeing?
- How can you ask for space respectfully?
A Different Perspective
Humor may downplay seriousness of mental health.
