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Acid Quote by Nick Flynn

“I offer Emily half of my hit of acid- Love Saves the Day. It's my second or third time tripping, Emily's first, and she's understandably trepid. Awake all night, at one point I find her touching her reflection in a cruelly lit dorm bathroom, asking if she'll ever be the same. I kiss her then for…” quote by Nick Flynn
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“I offer Emily half of my hit of acid- Love Saves the Day. It's my second or third time tripping, Emily's first, and she's understandably trepid. Awake all night, at one point I find her touching her reflection in a cruelly lit dorm bathroom, asking if she'll ever be the same. I kiss her then for the first time and whisper, No.”

Nick Flynn

About This Quote

A narrator describes a tentative first intimate encounter under the influence of LSD, highlighting fear, curiosity, and the desire for reassurance.

In simple terms: A nervous first kiss while tripping, with doubts about change.

Key Takeaway

Embrace vulnerability, but stay grounded.

Themes

intimacy drug experience first love

Mood

anxious intimate reflective

Type

narrative confessional

When to use this quote

  • college dorm
  • first kiss
  • drug trip
  • self‑discovery

Key Concepts

psychology altered perception trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does altered perception affect intimacy?
  • What safeguards are needed during drug‑influenced moments?
A Different Perspective

The narrator’s perception may be distorted by the drug, affecting consent and memory.

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