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Afraid Quote by Kelly Keaton

“Don't be afraid." And then we were gone. Weightless. The ground at my feet suddenly disappeared along with everything else. A scream lodged in my throat, coming out broken and pathetic. And then we were sitting on a wide ledge. High above Jackson Square. Christ, he'd blinked me to - I gazed above…” quote by Kelly Keaton
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““Don't be afraid." And then we were gone. Weightless. The ground at my feet suddenly disappeared along with everything else. A scream lodged in my throat, coming out broken and pathetic. And then we were sitting on a wide ledge. High above Jackson Square. Christ, he'd blinked me to - I gazed above me. Not just a ledge. Oh God, oh God, oh God. "It helps if you breathe." "I think I might kill you," I said in a near whisper. Sebastian's shoulder bumped mine as he tried to hide a smile. "Well, you've got time, because we'll be up here for an hour or so before I have enough power again to get us down. I didn't think you'd be afraid of heights." I glared at him. "I'm not afraid of heights. I am, apparently, afraid of disappearing from solid ground and then reappearing on a ledge.””

Kelly Keaton

About This Quote

A tense moment of fear and vulnerability is described, highlighting the struggle with anxiety and the need for reassurance.

In simple terms: Fear and anxiety in a high place.

Key Takeaway

Practice grounding techniques when anxious.

Themes

anxiety vulnerability trust

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

narrative psychological

When to use this quote

  • high‑altitude situations
  • public speaking
  • emotional crises

Key Concepts

mindfulness self‑talk support systems

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers my fear of losing control?
  • How can I help others feel safe?
A Different Perspective

The narrative may dramatize fear beyond realistic levels.

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