Lindsay Says Quote by Richard Rider
““He tries again, swallowing hard to ease away the painful lump in his throat. "It's just important. I love you. I'm yours. I need people to know ." "Alright," Lindsay says suddenly. He leans down to grab at Pip's bag, throwing stuff out onto the carpet, his iPod and phone and wallet and gloves and Attitude magazine until he finds what he's looking for, a green marker pen, and holds it between his teeth while he starts tugging at the hem of Pip's t-shirt. Pip's too surprised to do anything but submit, he lets Lindsay peel off his t-shirt and throw that on top of all the things from his bag then just watches as Lindsay pulls the pen out of the cap in his mouth and signs his name in big green letters on the side of Pip's stomach. He holds his breath, trying not to suck in the belly fat everybody else keeps telling him is imaginary. "There, you're mine, are you fucking happy now?" Lindsay snaps, and throws the recapped pen across the room to get lost in the bookcase somewhere.””
About This Quote
A desperate attempt to claim ownership through a violent, humiliating act, reflecting deep insecurity and need for control.
In simple terms: Someone tries to dominate another in a humiliating way.
Recognize and reject abusive control.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship conflict
- personal boundaries
- mental health
- toxic masculinity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives someone to assert dominance this way?
- How can victims reclaim agency?
Such actions often cause lasting trauma and do not resolve underlying issues.