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Soul Quote by Julie Cross

“I shared a womb with someone... does that mean we shared a soul? Maybe half my soul is buried, deep under the ground, and I'll never get it back. I'm cold when it isn't. I hear storms that aren't there. There's space in me I can't fill. Empty. Cold. Storms. And then I smell the carpet, hear deep…” quote by Julie Cross
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““I shared a womb with someone... does that mean we shared a soul? Maybe half my soul is buried, deep under the ground, and I'll never get it back. I'm cold when it isn't. I hear storms that aren't there. There's space in me I can't fill. Empty. Cold. Storms. And then I smell the carpet, hear deep breaths that aren't mine. When I open my eyes, she's still gone.””

Julie Cross

About This Quote

A haunting reflection on loss, grief, and the lingering emptiness after a loved one's death.

In simple terms: Grief leaves an empty, cold feeling that haunts the mind.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and process grief rather than suppress it.

Themes

grief loss loneliness memory emptiness

Mood

sad reflective haunting

Type

literary emotional personal

When to use this quote

  • mourning a therapy
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism attachment theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with the emptiness after loss?
  • What rituals help you honor a departed loved one?
A Different Perspective

Grief can be overwhelming and may impede daily functioning.

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