Memory Quote by Siobhan Dowd
““And drawers started opening in my brain, drawers I hadn't opened in years, and I was slamming them shut again but bits of memory kept coming, a voice here, a scream there.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle, 1978
Memories surface unexpectedly, then are suppressed, yet fragments linger and influence thoughts.
In simple terms: Old memories resurface and are hard to fully block.
Acknowledge and process lingering memories.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle resurfacing memories?
- What triggers these memories?
Memories may be suppressed but can still affect behavior.