Abandoned Quote by Brittainy C. Cherry
““Hey, you guys. Sorry I haven’t visited. Truth is I was trying my best to run from you, because I didn’t know how to live without you. I abandoned you and went searching for a replacement. For someone who didn’t even exist, because I couldn’t imagine not having a family anymore. I couldn’t imagine living in a world where you both weren’t. I don’t know how to do this without you. I don’t know how to exist… so just tell me what to do. Please. I’m so fucking lost. I don’t think I can do this without you.” My heart pounded against my chest as I slid down to the ground, finally allowing myself to feel the loss of Jamie and Charlie. They were my world. Charlie was my heart, and Jamie was my soul, and I’d let them down by turning away from them both. By not mourning their memory the way they deserved. “Please wake me up. Wake me up. Wake me up and tell me I’m stronger than I think I am. Wake me up and tell me my heart isn’t breaking anymore.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Ones, Brittainy C. Cherry, 2023
The narrator feels profound grief and dependence on loved ones, pleading for strength to survive loss.
In simple terms: Grief makes the narrator feel lost and powerless.
Key Takeaway
Seek support and acknowledge pain.
Themes
grief
dependency
healing
Mood
desperate
hopeful
Type
emotional
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- support groups
- personal journaling
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
attachment
existential crisis
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do today to honor their memory?
- How might you rebuild your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
The plea may overlook personal agency in recovery.
