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Parenting Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon

“what good will it do to tell her her mother´s alive if her mother gets herself killed in the next hour?really?call me provincial, but to me it seems cruel to say, guess what?your mom´s alive. oh wait. she WAS alive. now she is dead again´cause our worthless asses couldn´t save her. sorry,hon. hope…” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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““what good will it do to tell her her mother´s alive if her mother gets herself killed in the next hour?really?call me provincial, but to me it seems cruel to say, guess what?your mom´s alive. oh wait. she WAS alive. now she is dead again´cause our worthless asses couldn´t save her. sorry,hon. hope you´re ok with me jerking your emotions around and stomping on them. and while i´m at it, you got a newborn puppy i can kick too?””

Sherrilyn Kenyon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown, contemporary fiction

Describes a cruel, manipulative scenario where someone exploits grief and vulnerability for emotional harm.

In simple terms: Manipulating grief is cruel and harmful.

Key Takeaway

Avoid exploiting others' pain.

Themes

ethics psychology emotional abuse

Mood

distressed angry

Type

ethical psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • online interactions
  • mental health counseling

Key Concepts

manipulation grief exploitation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries should protect emotional wellbeing?
  • How can we respond to manipulative behavior?
A Different Perspective

The speaker's tone is extreme and may not reflect realistic dialogue.

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