Children Quote by Dorothy Allison
““It is so hard to be a girl and want what you have never had. To be a child and want what you cannot imagine. To look at women and think, Nobody else, nobody else has ever wanted to do what I want to do. Hard to be innocent, believing yourself evil. Hard to think no one else in the history of the world wants to do this. Hard to find out that they do, but not with you. Or not in quite the way you want them to do it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Bastard” by Dorothy Allison, 1992
The speaker feels isolated in desires and identity, struggling with expectations and feeling misunderstood.
In simple terms: Feeling alone in wanting what’s unfamiliar.
Key Takeaway
Accept that unique desires are valid.
Themes
identity
desire
isolation
innocence
self‑acceptance
Mood
conflicted
hopeful
Type
reflective
personal
When to use this quote
- adolescence
- relationships
- personal growth
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
gender roles
psychology
existential longing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find solidarity in unique desires?
- What steps can you take to honor your feelings?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone shares your exact path; community can differ.
