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Arms Quote by Nicole Krauss

“Mom?" I said. She turned. "Can I talk to you about something?" "Of course, darling. Come here." I took a few steps into the room. There was so much I wanted to say. "I need you to be --" I said, and then I started to cry. "Be what?" she said, opening her arms. "Not sad," I said.” quote by Nicole Krauss
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“Mom?" I said. She turned. "Can I talk to you about something?" "Of course, darling. Come here." I took a few steps into the room. There was so much I wanted to say. "I need you to be --" I said, and then I started to cry. "Be what?" she said, opening her arms. "Not sad," I said.”

Nicole Krauss

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About This Quote

A child seeks emotional validation from a parent, fearing being perceived as sad, and instead wants reassurance of being loved and accepted.

In simple terms: Seeking reassurance of love

Key Takeaway

Vulnerability needs acceptance

Themes

family emotional honesty parent-child bond fear of judgment need for support

Mood

hopeful vulnerable intimate

Type

dialogue confessional

When to use this quote

  • confiding in a parent
  • expressing fear of sadness
  • asking for reassurance
  • seeking comfort

Key Concepts

emotional validation communication parental love

Practical Applications

  • therapy sessions
  • family counseling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does fear of appearing sad affect openness?
  • What does unconditional acceptance look like?

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