Acceptance Quote by Dana Michelle Burnett
““That empty sick feeling came over me again. In a big school it was easy to fade into the background, but I didn’t know if that would be possible here. I tried not to think about it anymore.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, 1999
The narrator feels recurring anxiety and invisibility in a new, larger school, fearing that the familiar coping of fading away may not work here, and attempts to suppress the feeling.
In simple terms: Feeling anxious and unseen in a new environment, trying to ignore it.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings instead of suppressing them.
Themes
anxiety
identity
social belonging
Mood
uneasy
reflective
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- starting a new school
- first day at a job
- moving to a new city
- joining a new group
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑esteem
coping mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ignoring anxiety affect your well‑being?
- What strategies help you feel seen?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing emotions can intensify distress and hinder adaptation.
