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Emotionally unstable Quote by Ginny Albinson

“Rigor Mortis.” I say, almost as an apology. But he won’t have any of it. He locks onto my gaze. He doesn’t lean forward, but he doesn’t need to, suddenly the room feels like it’s filled with him. His presence floats in the air like a noxious gas, and I’m breathing it in. “Ike, you don’t get it…” quote by Ginny Albinson
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““Rigor Mortis.” I say, almost as an apology. But he won’t have any of it. He locks onto my gaze. He doesn’t lean forward, but he doesn’t need to, suddenly the room feels like it’s filled with him. His presence floats in the air like a noxious gas, and I’m breathing it in. “Ike, you don’t get it. That’s why I wanted to talk to you. Do you think I have the right to talk to anyone? Do you think its fun to have a ‘human’ brain in a pet’s body? Sure, I have Kamu. And that’s fugging great, but guess what? Kamu is queen to be, and emotionally unstable.” I've never heard Rig talk this powerfully before, but he doesn’t seem scary, just sad. “And then I get someone else I can actually talk to, Ike, I get you. And you don’t treat me like I’m a pet and you talk about Kamu like she needs to be protected and you are there. You are there, and you keep being there, and the only one who’s ever there is Kamu, but now there is Ike. And Ike is perfect, albeit a bit dense, but perfect.” “Rig, I’m really sorry bu-“ I start, I don’t know how much more of this I can take. With each sentence Rig loses some of his force, he sounds more pathetic and lost. “I’m not done.” He pronounces the words in such a voice that it makes me shut up more than the context of the sentence does. “And all I want is to be with this boy who is there, this boy who is my friend, this boy who isn’t always caught up in politics. All I want is to have my one good break.” He finishes. I keep holding his eye contact, and his eyes, they already reflect hurt and rejectment. I don’t know if from me…or from life.””

Ginny Albinson

About This Quote

Source Novel excerpt, 2022

A desperate plea for connection reveals deep emotional instability, as the speaker struggles with loneliness, love, and the need for mutual presence.

In simple terms: The speaker feels isolated and craves genuine companionship.

Key Takeaway

Seek authentic connections and express emotions openly.

Themes

loneliness emotional instability search for connection love vulnerability

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • therapy
  • support groups
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology literature human relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with feelings of isolation?
  • What does “being there” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

The narrative’s intensity may overwhelm some readers.

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