Anorexia Quote by Kris Kidd
““I've come to realize that hunger feels more like home than any tangible structure ever has, or probably ever will. I know now that creating absence is my way of coping with absence.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal essay, 2023
Hunger feels like home; creating emptiness helps cope with loss.
In simple terms: Missing feels familiar; emptiness is a coping tool.
Key Takeaway
Embrace feelings, find healthy coping.
Themes
loss
identity
coping
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
reflective
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative expression
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “absence” represent for you?
- How can you transform hunger into nourishment?
A Different Perspective
Relying on emptiness may prevent healing.
![“Emma cites the structure of the [Eating Disorder] Unit as being important to her decision to disengage from her illness, and the fact that she felt safe in it, and cared for. 'It was the first time I'd been in an environment where I felt comfortabe with all the people around me. I felt "I can be…” quote by Carol Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/419/carol-lee-39506_anorexia_emma-cites-the-structure-of-the-eating-d_45862.jpg)
