Gaze Quote by Tiffany Reisz
““I know exactly what Griffin told you Søren used to do to me. I was there, after all. So yeah, maybe I did beg Søren to stop beating me, maybe I did scream when he caned me, maybe I did cry out when he slapped me, and maybe I did beg him to not share me with King, maybe I did lie underneath him and cry while he fucked me in the middle of a room full of people, or yanked a fistful of my hair and forced me to go down on him at that very table we were sitting at half an hour ago. But I never said my safeword, the one thing I could have done to stop it. And I'll give you one guess why I didn't stop it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Original Sinners series by Tiffany Reisz, 2013
The narrator reveals a pattern of enduring abuse without using a safeword, highlighting complex dynamics of power, shame, and survival.
In simple terms: She endured abuse without speaking up to stop it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and use boundaries to protect yourself.
Themes
abuse
power dynamics
survival
shame
consent
Mood
distressed
reflective
serious
Type
literary
cautionary
emotional
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- therapeutic settings
- support groups
- legal contexts
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma
agency
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents victims from using safewords?
- How can allies support those in abusive situations?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize harmful behavior, risking normalization.
