Ashamed Quote by Roxane Gay
““I buried the girl I had been because she ran into all kinds of trouble. I tried to erase every memory of her, but she is still there, somewhere. She is still small and scared and ashamed, and perhaps I am writing my way back to her, trying to tell her everything she needs to hear.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Diary of a Wimpy Kid? No, actually it's a personal essay by Roxane Gay, possibly from 'Hunger' or 'Difficult Women', 2017
The narrator confronts a lost part of herself, trying to reconnect with a suppressed inner child through writing.
In simple terms: Trying to heal a hidden, wounded self.
Key Takeaway
Write to reclaim and soothe your inner child.
Themes
self‑discovery
healing
identity
writing
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- journaling
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
memory
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What part of yourself have you buried?
- How can writing bridge that gap?
A Different Perspective
Healing may be slow and the inner child may resist.
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