Family Quote by T.B. Markinson
““I was finally tired of hiding behind bravado. My family had hurt me so many times that I had started to lie about my feelings to everyone. To Sarah. To Maddie. To Ethan. And to myself. I was like an iceberg, with ninety percent of my real feelings submerged so no one would know how vulnerable I truly felt. I lied so much, and so often, that even I didn’t know my true feelings anymore.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown title by T.B. Markinson, 2020
The narrator hides behind false confidence, suppressing true emotions to protect themselves, leading to loss of self‑awareness.
In simple terms: Hiding feelings erodes self‑knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and express genuine emotions.
Themes
vulnerability
self‑deception
emotional health
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- family conflict
- personal therapy
- friendship
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
authenticity
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does bravado protect you?
- What steps can you take to reveal your true feelings?
A Different Perspective
True feelings may be hard to articulate and can cause relational strain.
