Lord god Quote by Dorothy Allison
““Women. Lord God, I used to follow these girls. THey would come at me, those girls who were not really girls anymore. Grown up, wounded, hurt and terrible. Pained and desperate. Mean and angry. Hungry and unable to say just what they needed. Scared, aching, they came into my bed like I could fix it. And every time I would try. I would do anything a woman wanted as long as she didn't want too much of me. As long as I could hide behind her need, I could make her believe anything. I would tell her stories. I would bury in them. I have buried more women than I am willing to admit. I have told more lies than I can stand.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Bastard: by Dorothy Allison, 1992
The speaker reflects on manipulative relationships with women, using them to fulfill his own needs while causing harm and deception.
In simple terms: He admits using women for his own gain and lying to them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and stop exploiting others for personal comfort.
Themes
relationships
power dynamics
self‑deception
gender
abuse
Mood
guilty
reflective
somber
Type
confessional
psychological
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- personal growth
- therapy
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional manipulation
dependency
Questions to Reflect On
- What needs am I trying to satisfy through others?
- How can I develop healthier connections?
A Different Perspective
His behavior also stems from his own unresolved trauma and fear of intimacy.
