Feeling sick Quote by Leslie Parrish
““She closed her eyes briefly, feeling sick. Olivia had experienced strangulation before. Having to look directly into the face of the person who was killing you made the experience beyond awful. But there were worse things than that. Staring into the void of unresolved memory, living an eternal mystery, waking up night after night seeing the face of someone you desperately wanted to save but having not the slightest clue how to do it—all that was worse. If going through with this experience gave her the answers she needed, if it gave her peace, it would be well worth one-hundred-and-thirty seconds of fear and pain.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Void of Memory”, 2018
Facing terrifying memories can be painful, but confronting them may bring peace and answers.
In simple terms: Facing fear can lead to peace.
Key Takeaway
Confront painful memories for growth.
Themes
fear
memory
healing
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- personal healing
- nightmares
Key Concepts
trauma processing
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories do you avoid?
- Can confronting fear improve wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
Painful confrontations can cause lasting trauma.
