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“This ability to exist in pieces is what some adults call resilience. And I suppose in some way it is a kind of resilience, a horrible resilience that makes adults believe children forget trauma.” quote by Lynda Barry
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“This ability to exist in pieces is what some adults call resilience. And I suppose in some way it is a kind of resilience, a horrible resilience that makes adults believe children forget trauma.”

Lynda Barry

About This Quote

Source Book: What It Is Like to Be a Bat, 2015

Fragmented identity can be a coping mechanism, yet it may mask deeper trauma.

In simple terms: Splintered selves hide pain.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address hidden wounds.

Themes

identity trauma resilience

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • family dynamics
  • therapy sessions
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

psychological coping adult perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you notice when resilience turns harmful?
  • What steps help integrate fragmented experiences?
A Different Perspective

Resilience may become avoidance rather than healing.

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