Control freak Quote by Lisa Wingate
““For just a moment, I thought about it. I pictured how it would be, dusting off the rusty Romance Lindsey, long hidden in some box in the back closet of my mind, under piles of more important boxes filled with Work Lindsey, and Mommy Lindsey, Divorce Court Lindsey, and now Shared Custody Lindsey, and Depressed Insane Lindsey. Was Romance Lindsey even there anymore? Probably not. She had sat forgotten for so long that, like the Skin Horse and the Velveteen Rabbit, she had ceased to be real. I never even thought about her anymore. Until now. Which was a bad sign that the boxes were getting jumbled up and Control Freak Lindsey needed to get to work. … He grinned wickedly, and my stomach fluttered like a firecracker the instant the chain reaction starts inside the casing. Romance Lindsey and Tomboy Lindsey grabbed Mommy Lindsey, shoved her into a box, and sat down on the lid. Control Freak Lindsey ran away screaming.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Lost Names, Lisa Wingate, 2020
The narrator describes how forgotten parts of self, like romance, are suppressed by daily responsibilities, leading to inner conflict and a need to reclaim them.
In simple terms: Neglected inner desires are hidden by routine.
Key Takeaway
Allow space to reconnect with forgotten passions.
Themes
identity
memory
inner child
self‑care
conflict
Mood
introspective
emotional
hopeful
Type
psychological
narrative
self‑help
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- personal journaling
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Psychology of self
narrative therapy
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself have you boxed away?
- How can you safely retrieve and integrate them?
A Different Perspective
Repressing parts of self can cause emotional turmoil and loss of authenticity.
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