Trees Quote by Miriam Toews
““We drank our coffee and talked a little bit more about practical things. Natalie came over and asked me if I knew what the trees were called. I said no. She told me they were jacarandas. She said one March two years ago she was feeling suicidal. She had planned to step in front of a bus. Then she looked at the jacaranda tree and changed her mind. You decided to hang yourself from it instead? I said.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Narrative, 2021
A conversation about mundane topics can uncover deep emotional struggles, showing how small moments and nature can intervene in suicidal thoughts.
In simple terms: Simple chats can reveal hidden pain.
Key Takeaway
Listen attentively to everyday talks.
Themes
mental health
suicide prevention
nature
conversation
Mood
empathetic
thoughtful
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- friendship
- support groups
- daily interactions
Key Concepts
psychology
human connection
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we create safe spaces for sharing?
- What role does nature play in healing?
A Different Perspective
Not all crises are resolved by a single moment.
![“Me? I was lost for long time. I didn’t make any friends for few years. You can say I made friends with two trees, two big trees in the middle of the school […]. I spent all my free time up in those trees. Everyone called me Tree Boy for the longest time. […]. I preferred trees to people. After…” quote by Rabih Alameddine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/224/rabih-alameddine-7394_bigs_me-i-was-lost-for-long-time-i-didn-t-mak_2421879.jpg)
