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“That's what family is, I guess - finding a place for all the parts of ourselves that fit nowhere else.” quote by Michael Ian Black
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““That's what family is, I guess - finding a place for all the parts of ourselves that fit nowhere else.””

Michael Ian Black

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast "The Nerdist", 2015

Family provides a unique space where each individual can belong despite feeling out of place elsewhere.

In simple terms: Family is a place where we fit when we don’t elsewhere elsewhere.

Key Takeaway

Seek or create supportive communities.

Themes

belonging identity family

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

observational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • adolescence
  • immigration
  • blended families
  • mental health

Key Concepts

psychology social support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find or build such a space?
  • What parts of yourself feel excluded?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone has a family that offers this acceptance.

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