Confidence Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
““You've been my teachers, clergy, my fellow students, coworkers, bosses, principals, sometimes you were a former friend or even family I once trusted. You've taken things I told you in utter confidence, & twisted them into lies to be used against me. Without cause, you have told lies against me. You have refused to see me as a human being. You have kicked me when I was up & you have kicked me when I was down. But today, you will kick me no more, I will no longer be your verbal or physical punching bag, Today, I discovered the secret that will never allow you or friends, who will one day turn on you too, to hurt me again. Today as I lay broken & bleeding in that dark place I crawl into when I think I can't take it anymore, I found something extraordinary. My humanity. As my soul screamed in bleeding agony & I wanted to die rather than live one more day in a world where you exist, I realized that my tears & ability to feel pain without lashing out to return that hurt to someone else makes me human.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified, contemporary fiction
The speaker declares an end to being abused, finding strength in humanity and refusing to be a victim any longer.
In simple terms: They refuse to be a punching bag, reclaiming their humanity.
Key Takeaway
Stand up against abuse and protect your dignity.
Themes
resilience
self‑empowerment
healing
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace dynamics
- online harassment
- family conflicts
Key Concepts
psychological trauma
boundary setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries will you set?
- How can you support others in similar pain?
A Different Perspective
Recovery may be hindered without external support or therapy.
