--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We're family,\" Alyss said. Redd snorted…" description: "\"“We're family,\" Alyss said. Redd snorted. \"Is that supposed to mean something?\" Family,\" Alyss said again, trying to convince herself more than Redd. D..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/244/frank-beddor-8556_family_we-re-family-alyss-said-redd-snorted-is_806509.jpg" --- # We're family," Alyss said. Redd snorted. "Is that supposed… ![“We're family," Alyss said. Redd snorted. "Is that supposed to mean something?" Family," Alyss said again, trying to convince herself more than Redd. Don't talk to me about family! You were never disowned by your parents!" I'd rather have been disowned by them then see them murdered.” quote by Frank Beddor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/244/frank-beddor-8556_family_we-re-family-alyss-said-redd-snorted-is_806509.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/244/frank-beddor-8556_family_we-re-family-alyss-said-redd-snorted-is_806509.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/244/frank-beddor-8556_family_we-re-family-alyss-said-redd-snorted-is_806509.jpg) > ““We're family," Alyss said. Redd snorted. "Is that supposed to mean something?" Family," Alyss said again, trying to convince herself more than Redd. Don't talk to me about family! You were never disowned by your parents!" I'd rather have been disowned by them then see them murdered.”” [Frank Beddor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/frank-beddor/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character struggles with family loyalty, feeling betrayed and preferring death over seeing loved ones harmed. **In simple terms:** Family conflict leads to extreme feelings of betrayal and horror. Key Takeaway Recognize and address family trauma. Themes family betrayal violence Mood conflicted intense somber Type narrative emotional When to use this quote - family gatherings - counseling sessions - conflict resolution - personal crises Key Concepts psychology loyalty trauma Questions to Reflect On - How does betrayal shape identity? - When is it healthy to cut ties? A Different Perspective Extremes may not reflect typical reactions. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Family](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/family/) [Parenting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/parenting/) ## Related quotes > [“As a fallen noble, he could only imagine the embarrassment she must have endured, when his family disowned her. 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