Believe Quote by Tori Amos
![“It took the love of a good man [to heal]. When I was reverting back into my, let's say, perversions, he would say: 'Let's go get an ice cream. I am not going to enable you. If you can only come as a wanton woman for hire, because you feel dirty and shamed, then no. Women are goddesses.' And I know…” quote by Tori Amos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f5f/tori-amos-679_believe_it-took-the-love-of-a-good-man-to-heal-w_316129.jpg)
“It took the love of a good man [to heal]. When I was reverting back into my, let's say, perversions, he would say: 'Let's go get an ice cream. I am not going to enable you. If you can only come as a wanton woman for hire, because you feel dirty and shamed, then no. Women are goddesses.' And I know that and I believe that. I chose a man who believed that, too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2020
A supportive partner can help break cycles of self‑destruction by offering love without enabling harmful behavior.
In simple terms: Love without enabling leads to healing.
Key Takeaway
Seek supportive relationships.
Themes
healing
self‑worth
relationships
boundaries
Mood
hopeful
introspective
Type
motivational
personal growth
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- relationship counseling
- personal recovery plans
Key Concepts
codependency
self‑esteem
partner support
Questions to Reflect On
- What does healthy support look like?
- How can you set limits without rejecting love?
A Different Perspective
Healing may be slow and requires mutual effort.
