Being human Quote by Marya Hornbacher
“In her presence, I was reminded again of why I was an anoretic: fear. Of my needs, for food, for sleep, for touch, for simple conversation, for human contact, for love. I was an anoretic because I was afraid of being human. Implicit in human contact is the exposure of the self, the interaction of the selves. The self I'd had, once upon a time, was too much. Now there was no self at all. I was a blank.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Center Cannot Hold, Marya Hornbacher, 2002
The speaker fears human connection because it exposes the self, leading to a feeling of emptiness and loss of identity.
In simple terms: Fear of intimacy makes one feel empty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability to reclaim self.
Themes
fear
identity
humanity
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- relationships
- personal growth
Key Concepts
anxiety
selfhood
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does vulnerability reveal about you?
- How can one rebuild self after emptiness?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex mental health issues.
