Broken Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“...Time does not heal, It makes a half-stitched scar That can be broken and again you feel Grief as total as in its first hour. -Elizabeth Jennings”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed, author unknown
Time does not erase pain; it leaves a scar that can reopen, causing grief as intense as the first loss.
In simple terms: Time leaves lasting scars that can cause fresh grief.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address lingering pain.
Themes
grief
healing
memory
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- bereavement
- long‑term loss
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope when old grief resurfaces?
- What practices help transform lingering pain?
A Different Perspective
Time alone cannot fully heal deep wounds.
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