Children Quote by Kerry Washington
“I just want [my daughter Isabelle] to know that she's heard. Really heard, because I feel like that is what we all really want. When I think about any of the missteps in my life that I've made, all of which I'm grateful for, it's because I just so wanted to be truly seen and heard for who I am and was afraid I wasn't or wouldn't be. I see you, I hear you, I'm with you as you are.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: In an interview with The Guardian, 2023
The speaker expresses a deep desire for genuine acknowledgment and understanding, emphasizing that being truly seen and heard is a fundamental human need.
In simple terms: We all want to be truly seen and heard.
Seek authentic connection and listening.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family relationships
- friendship
- therapy sessions
- team meetings
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure you truly hear someone?
- What barriers prevent people from feeling seen?
Listening alone is insufficient without genuine empathy and response.