Books Quote by Glennon Doyle Melton
“I wrote in my first book that I was broken, and now it just makes me mad every time. This is why writing words in books is so precarious. This is why Jesus only wrote in the sand, right? I just - I hate that I wrote that.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Untamed (2020)
Acknowledging past pain in writing can feel exposing and trigger anger, yet it also highlights the power and risk of vulnerability.
In simple terms: Writing about brokenness can be painful but honest.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honesty while managing emotional fallout.
Themes
vulnerability
self‑reflection
creative risk
Mood
introspective
cathartic
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journaling
- therapy
- public speaking
- personal essays
Key Concepts
authenticity
healing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transform that anger into growth?
- What boundaries help you share personal pain safely?
A Different Perspective
The anger may hinder progress if not processed constructively.
