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Communication Quote by Susan Wiggs

“There's a kind of love that has the power to save you, to get you through life. It's like breathing. You have to do it or you'll die. And when it's over, your soul starts to bleed, Livvy. There's no pain in the world like it, I swear. If you were feeling that now, you wouldn't be able to sit up…” quote by Susan Wiggs
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““There's a kind of love that has the power to save you, to get you through life. It's like breathing. You have to do it or you'll die. And when it's over, your soul starts to bleed, Livvy. There's no pain in the world like it, I swear. If you were feeling that now, you wouldn't be able to sit up straight or have a coherent conversation.””

Susan Wiggs

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Heart’s Breath” by Susan Wiggs, 2015

Love is essential for survival; its loss causes profound pain and emptiness.

In simple terms: Love is life‑giving; loss hurts deeply.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and nurture love.

Themes

love survival pain

Mood

emotional reflective

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • mental health
  • grief counseling

Key Concepts

existential psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love sustain us?
  • What risks arise when love is lost?
A Different Perspective

Love can be unhealthy if codependent.

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