Ends Quote by Brian Lumley
“But while our parting was mutually acceptable and even expedient, still it was painful. And I would like to think it hurt both of us, for I certainly felt it: a wrenching inside, like some small but improbably necessary organ was no longer in there, that it was missing, torn or fallen out. And at the time I'd thought that was the end of it; what was missing was gone forever”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Buried Life by Brian Lumley, 1998
Parting can be mutually agreed yet still cause deep emotional loss, feeling like an essential part of oneself is gone.
In simple terms: Goodbyes hurt even when agreed upon.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge grief after a mutual split.
Themes
loss
parting
emotional pain
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
emotional
personal
When to use this quote
- relationship breakups
- divorce
- friendship endings
- career transitions
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Key Concepts
attachment
grief
identity
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Questions to Reflect On
- What part of yourself feels missing?
- How can you heal that void?
A Different Perspective
Pain may linger despite rational acceptance.
