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“Singing a song like 'Your Love Is Killing Me,' people are worried about me. My mother called me, like, 'What's going on with you? Are you alright? I thought you were doing fine.' And I'm like, 'I am doing fine. It's just, this is what I do.'” quote by Sharon Van Etten
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“Singing a song like 'Your Love Is Killing Me,' people are worried about me. My mother called me, like, 'What's going on with you? Are you alright? I thought you were doing fine.' And I'm like, 'I am doing fine. It's just, this is what I do.'”

Sharon Van Etten

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “Song Exploder”, 2022

The speaker acknowledges that others worry about their unconventional career, but affirms personal fulfillment despite external concerns.

In simple terms: People worry about my music, but I’m fine.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your path despite judgment.

Themes

self‑acceptance career mental health family expectations

Mood

reflective determined

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • family discussions
  • career counseling
  • artist support groups
  • mental health check‑ins

Key Concepts

identity authenticity creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal passion with loved‑ones’ concerns?
  • What strategies help maintain mental health in a creative career?
A Different Perspective

May overlook underlying stress or burnout.

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