Running wild Quote by Sarah Dessen
““The tight, throbbing feeling in my throat made me want to start sobbing, to break down, right there on an unfamiliar corner in front of a house just like my own. Everything seemed so out of control, as if even running the streets wouldn’t save me. I wondered if this was how she felt running wild at night, this lost, loose feeling that no consequence could be so harmful as the sense of staying where you were, or of being who you are. I wanted to be somewhere else, out of the range of my mother’s voice and ears, of Ashley’s pouty looks, of the News Channel 5 viewing area. A place where the sight of my sobbing would tie me to no one and no one to me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen, 2009
The narrator experiences overwhelming anxiety and a desire to escape oppressive surroundings, feeling trapped by expectations and fear.
In simple terms: Feeling trapped and anxious.
Key Takeaway
Find safe spaces and coping strategies.
Themes
anxiety
escape
identity
family pressure
Mood
anxious
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- school
- home
- social pressure
- mental health crisis
Key Concepts
psychological distress
adolescent turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What environments make you feel safe?
- How can you assert your identity without fear?
A Different Perspective
Escaping may not solve underlying issues; confronting may be painful.
