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Behind my door at home, that's when I'm relaxed, and…

“Behind my door at home, that's when I'm relaxed, and that's when I can allow the emotions or whatever - to feel just what I want to feel - so a lot of people don't know me in that respect. I need a bit of space, a bit of a place to come home to and not have to pretend or perform anymore, where I'm…” quote by Deborah Mailman
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“Behind my door at home, that's when I'm relaxed, and that's when I can allow the emotions or whatever - to feel just what I want to feel - so a lot of people don't know me in that respect. I need a bit of space, a bit of a place to come home to and not have to pretend or perform anymore, where I'm just myself.”

Deborah Mailman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2021

She describes a private personal space where she can drop pretenses and experience authentic emotions.

In simple terms: She needs a safe place to be herself.

Key Takeaway

Create personal sanctuary for authenticity.

Themes

privacy authenticity self‑care

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

personal emotional

When to use this quote

  • home life
  • creative work
  • mental health breaks
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

psychology boundary setting emotional honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cultivate safe spaces?
  • What emotions surface when you let go?
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