Body Quote by Roxane Gay
““My body is a cage. My body is a cage of my own making. I am still trying to figure my way out of it. I have been trying to figure a way out of it for more than twenty years.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “My Body Is a Cage” in a personal memoir, Roxane Gay
She feels trapped by her own body and has spent decades trying to escape its constraints
In simple terms: She feels stuck in her own body for years
Recognize and address bodily constraints
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Therapy
- mindfulness
- creative expression
- support groups
- advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “cage” symbolize for you?
- How can you begin to loosen its bars?
Physical and psychological factors may limit freedom