Children Quote by Mary Campisi
““The child hurled herself into Christine’s arms. “Christine! Christine!” In the seconds that followed, Christine forgot the circumstances that had brought her into Lily’s Desantro’s life, forgot the pain of betrayal and loss, forgot everything but the honest emotions of the child, blending with the scent of her hair, an apples and cinnamon concoction, the feel of her breath along Christine’s neck, faint, tiny puffs of air, and the sound of Lily’s small whimpers as she tried to calm herself.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (likely contemporary fiction) by Mary Campisi
A child’s raw affection can temporarily erase past hurts, immersing the adult in pure, sensory love.
In simple terms: A child's love can momentarily drown out past pain.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to be present in the child's love.
Themes
love
healing
memory
sensory
empathy
Mood
tender
reflective
hopeful
Type
emotional
narrative
intimate
When to use this quote
- comforting a grieving adult
- parenting a child
- recovering from betrayal
- mindful presence
Key Concepts
attachment
trauma
sensory immersion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain the healing beyond the moment?
- What does the child’s love reveal about our own needs?
A Different Perspective
The relief is fleeting; underlying trauma remains unresolved.
