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Love Quote by Julie Anne Long

“Have you ever been in love?” “Colin. For the love of God.” “I have,” he said bluntly. “And when you lose love, it tears a hole out of you. The pain can be gruesome. I thought I lost Madeline once, and I swear for a few days I thought I might never be whole again.” “Perhaps you should write a poem…” quote by Julie Anne Long
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““Have you ever been in love?” “Colin. For the love of God.” “I have,” he said bluntly. “And when you lose love, it tears a hole out of you. The pain can be gruesome. I thought I lost Madeline once, and I swear for a few days I thought I might never be whole again.” “Perhaps you should write a poem about it. Add another verse to your song.””

Julie Anne Long

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown, possibly contemporary fiction

Love loss creates deep pain, feeling like a hole; writing can help heal.

In simple terms: Love loss hurts; writing helps.

Key Takeaway

Express grief through creative writing.

Themes

love loss grief healing creativity

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

therapeutic emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal heartbreak
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions
  • support groups

Key Concepts

Psychology of attachment expressive therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions surface when you write?
  • Can art fully heal heartbreak?
A Different Perspective

Writing may not fully replace emotional processing.

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