Feelings Quote by B.A. Shapiro
““She couldn’t go looking for loss. Of any kind. Because it would awaken those old feelings, the ones she kept tightly coiled inside, the ones she knew she couldn’t survive a second time. And they were already stirring. She could feel them as if they were living creatures, hibernating snakes sensing spring, sensing the dread that grew within her at every news report out of Europe, at every letter. Waiting to rip her apart.””
About This Quote
Avoiding past trauma can keep painful memories dormant, but suppressing them may cause them to resurface more intensely when triggered.
In simple terms: Suppressing trauma can backfire.
Key Takeaway
Confront and process painful memories.
Themes
psychology
trauma
emotional health
coping
literature
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
therapeutic
narrative
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- support groups
- creative writing
- media analysis
Key Concepts
repression
emotional resilience
triggering events
mental health
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do you avoid?
- How might confronting them change you?
A Different Perspective
Facing trauma can be overwhelming; not everyone can handle it alone.
