--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We can feel damaged and sad and mad and…" description: "\"“We can feel damaged and sad and mad and know that it doesn’t make us any less worthy than when we didn’t feel that way.”\" — Liz Newman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/361/liz-newman-9462_feel_we-can-feel-damaged-and-sad-and-mad-and_199949.jpg" --- # We can feel damaged and sad and mad and know that it… ![“We can feel damaged and sad and mad and know that it doesn’t make us any less worthy than when we didn’t feel that way.” quote by Liz Newman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/361/liz-newman-9462_feel_we-can-feel-damaged-and-sad-and-mad-and_199949.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/361/liz-newman-9462_feel_we-can-feel-damaged-and-sad-and-mad-and_199949.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/361/liz-newman-9462_feel_we-can-feel-damaged-and-sad-and-mad-and_199949.jpg) > ““We can feel damaged and sad and mad and know that it doesn’t make us any less worthy than when we didn’t feel that way.”” [Liz Newman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/liz-newman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Feeling negative emotions does not diminish a person's intrinsic value or dignity. **In simple terms:** Emotions don’t define worth. Key Takeaway Accept feelings without self‑judgment. Themes self‑esteem emotional health self‑compassion Mood reflective empathetic Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - therapy sessions - personal journaling - support groups - conflict resolution Key Concepts psychology mindfulness human worth Questions to Reflect On - What does worth mean to you? - How can you honor yourself when feeling low? A Different Perspective Some may argue worth is tied to achievement. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) [Sad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/sad/) [Self worth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/self-worth/) [Worth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/worth/) ## Related quotes > [You don't believe in Nature anymore. 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