“I don't like hope very much. In fact, I hate it. It's the crystal meth of emotions. It hooks you fast and kills you hard. It's bad news. The worst. It's sharp sticks and cherry bombs. When hope shows up, it's only a matter of time until someone gets hurt.”
— Jennifer Donnelly
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“I don't like hope very much. In fact, I hate it. It's the crystal meth of emotions. It hooks you fast and kills you hard. It's bad news. The worst. It's sharp sticks and cherry bombs. When hope shows up, it's only a matter of time until someone gets hurt.” — Jennifer Donnelly. Have you ever been afraid to hope because the disappointment hurt too much? Let’s talk about vulnerability and healing in the comments below. 👇
About this quote
Have you ever guarded your heart so fiercely because you were terrified of the sheer devastation of disappointment? Jennifer Donnelly’s raw words capture that universal, aching truth we’ve all felt after surviving a broken dream. When life repeatedly shatters our expectations, hope begins to feel like a dangerous gamble rather than a comforting light—a sharp, volatile force that promises healing only to leave us nursing fresh wounds. Yet, beneath this fierce cynicism lies a profound testament to human resilience. We don't fear hope because we are weak; we fear it because we care deeply. It takes immense courage to open yourself up to possibility again after experiencing profound loss or heartbreak. True emotional healing isn't about eradicating hope altogether, but rather learning how to honor your vulnerability and trust the process of rebuilding your life, one small, brave step at a time.
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