--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Until then we're going to keep making…" description: "\"“Until then we're going to keep making memories like this, moments when we're the only two people in the whole world. And when we get scared or lonely ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/768/laurie-halse-anderson-623_coping_until-then-we-re-going-to-keep-making-me_474338.jpg" --- # Until then we're going to keep making memories like this… ![“Until then we're going to keep making memories like this, moments when we're the only two people in the whole world. And when we get scared or lonely or confused, we'll pull out these memories and wrap them around us and they'll make us feel safe. And strong.” quote by Laurie Halse Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/768/laurie-halse-anderson-623_coping_until-then-we-re-going-to-keep-making-me_474338.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/768/laurie-halse-anderson-623_coping_until-then-we-re-going-to-keep-making-me_474338.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/768/laurie-halse-anderson-623_coping_until-then-we-re-going-to-keep-making-me_474338.jpg) > ““Until then we're going to keep making memories like this, moments when we're the only two people in the whole world. And when we get scared or lonely or confused, we'll pull out these memories and wrap them around us and they'll make us feel safe. And strong.”” [Laurie Halse Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/laurie-halse-anderson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Memories shared between two people become a source of comfort and strength during fear, loneliness, or confusion. **In simple terms:** Shared memories give safety and strength. Key Takeaway Recall cherished moments for comfort. Themes friendship comfort memory resilience Mood intimate reassuring Type personal emotional When to use this quote - loneliness - anxiety - conflict - relationship building Key Concepts psychology emotional support attachment Questions to Reflect On - How do you create lasting supportive memories? - What if memories are painful? 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