Drowning Quote by Ellen Hopkins
“You can’t walk away from someone you love, leave them drowning in your desertion. If love has no more meaning than that, you can keep it. I don’t want it now or ever again. Don’t want to hear the word or wear its scars.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "The Desertion" by Ellen Hopkins, 2015
Abandoning a loved one is a betrayal that erodes love's value, making it unsustainable and painful.
In simple terms: Leaving a loved one hurts love and makes it meaningless.
Key Takeaway
Never abandon love; face responsibility.
Themes
love
betrayal
responsibility
pain
Mood
sad
reflective
somber
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- family conflict
- friendship breakdown
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
ethical duty
emotional integrity
relationship ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you forgive without enabling?
- How does abandonment shape future relationships?
A Different Perspective
Love may persist despite abandonment, but healing requires forgiveness and self‑care.
