Children Quote by Stephanie Land
“Once it was clear that Donald Trump would be president instead of Hillary Clinton, I felt sick to my stomach. I wanted to gather my children in bed with me and cling to them like we would if thunder and lightning were raging outside, with winds high enough that they power might go out. The world felt that precarious to me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Girl Who Lives in the Woods, 2023
Anticipating a feared political outcome caused intense personal anxiety and a need for familial comfort.
In simple terms: Political fear created personal dread.
Key Takeaway
Seek supportive relationships during uncertainty.
Themes
political anxiety
family safety
fear response
Mood
anxious
protective
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- election periods
- family gatherings
- media consumption
- emotional coping
Key Concepts
psychology
political stress
Questions to Reflect On
- What coping strategies help you during political uncertainty?
- How does family support mitigate fear?
A Different Perspective
Personal anxiety may be amplified by media sensationalism.
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