--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's what's buried deep inside that…" description: "\"It's what's buried deep inside that frightens me because it's broken, like a shattered mirror.\" — Jessica Sorensen" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ac/jessica-sorensen-1288_broken_it-s-what-s-buried-deep-inside-that-frig_2824388.png" --- # It's what's buried deep inside that frightens me because… ![“It's what's buried deep inside that frightens me because it's broken, like a shattered mirror.” quote by Jessica Sorensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ac/jessica-sorensen-1288_broken_it-s-what-s-buried-deep-inside-that-frig_2824388.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ac/jessica-sorensen-1288_broken_it-s-what-s-buried-deep-inside-that-frig_2824388.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ac/jessica-sorensen-1288_broken_it-s-what-s-buried-deep-inside-that-frig_2824388.png) > “It's what's buried deep inside that frightens me because it's broken, like a shattered mirror.” [Jessica Sorensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-sorensen/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A hidden inner brokenness scares us more than external damage, reflecting deep personal wounds. **In simple terms:** Inner brokenness feels scarier than outward flaws. Key Takeaway Acknowledge and heal hidden pain. Themes self‑esteem vulnerability inner conflict Mood reflective somber Type personal psychological When to use this quote - therapy - personal relationships - self‑care - creative writing Key Concepts psychology self‑reflection Questions to Reflect On - What hidden part of yourself feels broken? - How can you gently confront it? 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