Grandmother Quote by Augusten Burroughs
““I liked his attention. But I also felt like there was something sick and wrong about it. Like it might make me sick later. I thought of my grandmother, my father's mother. How when I used to visit her in Georgia she would always let me eat all the cookies and frozen egg rolls I wanted. "Go ahead, sweetheart, there's more," she would say. And it seemed okay because she was a grown-up, and I wanted all the Chips Ahoy! cookies in the bag. But I always ended up feeling extremely sick afterward. I looked at Bookman, his eyes swollen with emotion.””
About This Quote
The speaker is drawn to a charismatic figure but senses an underlying toxicity that could cause later harm, recalling childhood overindulgence that led to sickness.
In simple terms: Attraction can hide danger, like eating too many sweets.
Key Takeaway
Beware of alluring but harmful influences.
Themes
trust
danger
nostalgia
family
overindulgence
Mood
uneasy
reflective
Type
personal
narrative
When to use this quote
- childhood memories
- romantic attraction
- personal reflection
- health concerns
Key Concepts
psychology
memory
emotional conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate a tempting situation is actually harmful?
- How can past experiences shape present judgments?
A Different Perspective
The comparison may oversimplify complex adult relationships.
