Bad idea Quote by Van Badham
““What's wrong?" I asked in a tiny voice, grasping for a piece of bookself to hold me up. His breath was still heavy. "This is a bad idea." Overwhelmed, I let my body slide towards the floor, until I sat crumpled on the dusty carpet. "Brody, treat me better than this-" I said. He didn't turn around; his shoulders rippled as he gripped the shelf. "It's dangerous," he said "We'll make it safe" He half-looked over his shoulder. "That's not what I'm talking about," he said.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown Narrative, 2020
The speaker feels vulnerable and seeks reassurance, but the listener offers safety without addressing deeper emotional needs.
In simple terms: Seeking comfort but getting only physical safety.
Key Takeaway
Address emotional concerns directly.
Themes
vulnerability
communication
trust
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
dialogue
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- relationship tension
- seeking support
Key Concepts
emotional safety
psychological needs
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express deeper needs?
- What does safety mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Physical safety may not heal emotional wounds.
