Broken Quote by Courtney C. Stevens
““Right now we're both yard sales of emotions. A penny for pain. A dime for bitterness. A quarter for grief. A dollar for silence. It binds us together, but I don't want him to pay the price for the parts of me that are used and broken.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, Courtney C. Stevens, 2015
Emotions are traded like items, each priced, and we fear hurting those we love with our broken parts.
In simple terms: We price our feelings, fearing to burden loved ones.
Key Takeaway
Share honestly, but protect the vulnerable.
Themes
vulnerability
relationships
emotions
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- friendship
- family dynamics
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
emotional economy
self‑disclosure
intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- Which emotions do you hide?
- How does sharing affect intimacy?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex feelings.
