Broken Quote by Keith Johnstone
“Some people in this life think they're worth something, or that they have a right to things. I never thought I had a right to anything 'cause of the way I was broken as a child. And therefore I was sort of floating around and would get sucked into things.”
About This Quote
The speaker reflects on feeling unworthy and entitled due to childhood trauma, leading to a drifting, vulnerable state and being drawn into harmful situations.
In simple terms: Childhood trauma caused feelings of unworthiness and vulnerability.
Seek healing to break patterns of being drawn into harmful situations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- support groups
- mindfulness
- boundary setting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your sense of unworthiness?
- How can you establish healthier boundaries?
Healing is a long, non‑linear process.