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“I have found what I need most to heal a broken bond is time together—the very thing I avoid is the thing most desired.” quote by Terry Tempest Williams
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““I have found what I need most to heal a broken bond is time together—the very thing I avoid is the thing most desired.””

Terry Tempest Williams

About This Quote

Healing a broken relationship requires the very closeness we often avoid, creating a paradox of desire and avoidance.

In simple terms: Time together heals, but we fear it.

Key Takeaway

Embrace vulnerable moments.

Themes

relationships healing paradox

Mood

hopeful conflicted

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family reunions
  • friendship repair
  • couples therapy

Key Concepts

attachment avoidance intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you avoid that you need?
  • How can you turn avoidance into connection?
A Different Perspective

Fear of intimacy can stall progress.

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