Body Quote by Augusten Burroughs
“You have an incredible body." He reaches out to touch my stomach. I feel no pleasure in his compliment or his touch, only impatience. This is the only feeling. I feel like the paper on which my mood chart is printed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs, 2002
A fleeting, uncomfortable intimacy that feels detached, reducing the speaker to a passive observer of their own emotions.
In simple terms: A touch feels empty and makes the narrator feel like a chart.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and name emotional disconnection.
Themes
intimacy
detachment
self-awareness
Mood
disconnected
reflective
Type
personal
observational
When to use this quote
- romantic encounter
- personal reflection
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
emotional numbness
personal boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between physical and emotional intimacy?
- What helps you move from passive observation to active feeling?
A Different Perspective
Physical contact can’t replace genuine emotional connection.
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