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“She stared at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were dark, almost black, filled with pain. She'd let someone do that to her. She'd known all along she felt things too deeply. She became attached. She didn't want a lover who could walk away from her, because she could never do that - love someone…” quote by Christine Feehan
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“She stared at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were dark, almost black, filled with pain. She'd let someone do that to her. She'd known all along she felt things too deeply. She became attached. She didn't want a lover who could walk away from her, because she could never do that - love someone completely and survive intact if her left her.”

Christine Feehan

About This Quote

A woman confronts deep pain and fear of abandonment, fearing love will break her.

In simple terms: Fear of love’s loss.

Key Takeaway

Heal through self‑compassion.

Themes

relationships trauma self‑image

Mood

emotional hopeful

Type

therapeutic reflective

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • support networks
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can rebuild trust?
  • How does self‑acceptance affect love?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex trauma.

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