Cried Quote by Glen Duncan
““Afterwards, sitting on my bunk, I cried. I read somewhere that when you’re a kid it’s people’s cruelty that makes you cry, then when you’re an adult it’s their kindness. I hadn’t realised until that moment how completely I’d given up any entitlement to kindness. And then when I saw Jake, so visibly strung out, looking so totally alone, the makeup felt cheap on my face, a stupid girl ’s gesture. (The girl’s still in there, waist-deep in the blood and guts of the monster’s victims. There might be something out there that’ll kill the girl but if so I can’t imagine what it could be.) Are you okay? I’m fine. Are you all right? I’m fine. Weeks of waiting and then when the moment comes you trade the plainest words. The nearness of him hurt, my heart, my head, my breasts, my womb, it felt like, started the wolf trying to tear itself free.””
About This Quote
The narrator reflects on childhood trauma, adult kindness, and a desperate yearning for connection amid horror, exposing deep emotional conflict.
In simple terms: Reflects on trauma, kindness, and desperate need for connection.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge pain, seek authentic kindness.
Themes
trauma
kindness
desperation
identity
psychological conflict
Mood
anguished
intense
Type
narrative
psychological
When to use this quote
- psychotherapy
- creative writing
- support groups
Key Concepts
emotional healing
self‑compassion
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does genuine kindness look like for you?
- How can you heal from past trauma?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may feel insufficient after deep hurt.
