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Children Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon

“I’m not a child. (Zarek) No, you’re not a child. You never were. Children are supposed to be protected and cared for. You had no one to hold you when you cried. No one ever soothed you. They never told you stories or made you laugh when you were sad. (Astrid)” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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“I’m not a child. (Zarek) No, you’re not a child. You never were. Children are supposed to be protected and cared for. You had no one to hold you when you cried. No one ever soothed you. They never told you stories or made you laugh when you were sad. (Astrid)”

Sherrilyn Kenyon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dark Days, Sherrilyn Kenyon, 2018

The speaker reflects on a childhood lacking love and protection, shaping a hardened adult perspective.

In simple terms: A painful past leaves lasting scars.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and heal childhood wounds.

Themes

trauma identity resilience

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • self‑reflection
  • support groups
  • writing memoirs

Key Concepts

psychology attachment theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unmet needs from your childhood still affect you?
  • How can you create nurturing relationships now?
A Different Perspective

Healing requires confronting, memories, not just rationalizing.

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