Battle Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“Lie beside me. Let me see the division of your pores. Let me see the web of scars made by your family's claws and you their furniture. Let me see the wounds that they denied. The battle ground of family life that has been your body. Let me see the bruised red lines that signal their encampment. Let me see the routed place where they are gone. Lie beside me and let the seeing be healing. No need to hide. No need for either darkness or light. Let me see you as you are.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Collected Poems, 1995
An invitation to vulnerability, urging openness to see and heal familial wounds through presence and acceptance.
In simple terms: Be open to seeing each other's scars for healing.
Key Takeaway
Allow honest presence to foster healing.
Themes
vulnerability
healing
family
acceptance
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
poetic
introspective
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- family gatherings
- support groups
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma
intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What wounds are you avoiding?
- How can you safely share your pain?
A Different Perspective
Healing may require confronting painful truths, which can be overwhelming.
