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“I want you to be with me in the dark. To hold me. To keep loving me. To help me when I get scared. To come right to the edge and see what's there.” quote by Jenny Downham
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“I want you to be with me in the dark. To hold me. To keep loving me. To help me when I get scared. To come right to the edge and see what's there.”

Jenny Downham

About This Quote

Source Novel: Before I Fall by Jenny Downham, 2010

A plea for companionship and reassurance in moments of fear and uncertainty.

In simple terms: Seeking comfort in darkness.

Key Takeaway

Embrace vulnerability and ask for support.

Themes

fear comfort companionship vulnerability support

Mood

anxious hopeful intimate

Type

emotional relationship

When to use this quote

  • nighttime anxieties
  • relationship building
  • seeking help
  • overcoming fear
  • intimate moments

Key Concepts

psychology human connection emotional safety

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you turn to when you feel scared?
  • How does sharing fear change its power?
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