Awareness Quote by Suzie Burke
““Denial returned, like a nagging cough you can never quite shake. Actually, it was always close at hand, and even though "satanic ritual abuse" did describe what had happened to me when I was a child. the concept was so foreign and so horrific that some part of me still wanted to stay in denial. Devil worship dominated my childhood. That was undeniable, even if it was still nearly impossible to contemplate. Both of my parents and any number of their friends, as well as "respected" members of our community, had worshipped Satan. I pushed the notion aside with all the power I could muster. I kept thinking to myself that it was ridiculous and impossible. p157””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Unnamed, 2020
Denial persists when trauma is too horrific; confronting it is painful but necessary for healing.
In simple terms: Denial hides trauma; confronting heals.
Key Takeaway
Face truth, seek support.
Themes
trauma
denial
healing
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
personal
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- therapy
- support groups
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
psychology
spiritual abuse
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears keep you from confronting pain?
- How can you create safe space for truth?
A Different Perspective
Denial may protect temporarily but can deepen wounds if unaddressed.
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