Children Quote by John A. Passaro
““In some aspects losing a child is like a wall, but instead of getting over it, you must carry the wall with you, wherever you go, for as long as you live. The wall is immovable. You can’t go anywhere until you learn to move the wall. You are just stuck in the same place, forever. You can tug and tug all you want, there are days that the wall will not move. And there are days that it moves ever so slightly. Over time I have realized that in order to move forward, knowing that I must bring this wall with me, that the best way to do so is to metaphorically flood the soil near the wall with water, and have the wall float with me, instead of me having to carry it. Every act of love and kindness turns to water. Water and love can penetrate and move anything. It just takes time. I need to turn my wall into a raft.””
About This Quote
Grieving a child feels like an immovable wall that must be carried, but love and kindness can transform it into a buoyant raft that moves with you.
In simple terms: Loss feels like a heavy wall; love can turn it into a floating raft.
Key Takeaway
Use love as water to make grief lighter.
Themes
grief
healing
love
resilience
Mood
sad
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- support groups
- personal reflection
- daily acts of kindness
Key Concepts
metaphor
emotional transformation
mindset shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn daily kindness into a tool for healing?
- What does the wall represent for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex trauma and may not apply to everyone.
