“Talking won't change it. But sometimes it was what she wanted most, to tell someone; often, though, she just wanted to escape those horrid feelings, to escape herself, so there was no pain, no fear, no ugliness.”
— Melissa Marr
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Have you ever felt the urge to just disappear from your own thoughts? 🌊 Melissa Marr captures this heavy tug-of-war perfectly: “Talking won't change it. But sometimes it was what she wanted most, to tell someone; often, though, she just wanted to escape those horrid feelings, to escape herself, so there was no pain, no fear, no ugliness.” Drop a '🤍' if you’ve ever felt this way, and let’s hold space for each other below. 👇✨
About this quote
We often mistakenly believe that communication is only useful if it provides a solution. But in the depths of emotional struggle, the desire to speak isn't always about fixing the problem—it is about the profound human need to be witnessed. There is a quiet, heavy bravery in reaching out when you know words won't change the outcome, simply because being understood can make the unbearable feel a little more manageable. Validation is often the first step toward finding peace. It is equally human to crave escape. When the weight of anxiety, fear, or sadness becomes overwhelming, the instinct to run from our own minds is a natural response to pain. We often try to outrun the 'ugliness' of our emotions, hoping that if we distance ourselves enough, the hurt will vanish. However, true healing doesn't come from escaping our true selves, but from learning to coexist with our shadows until they no longer feel so threatening. If you are navigating a season of internal darkness, remember that you don't have to run to be safe. Instead of trying to disappear, try to find one safe space—a journal, a friend, or a quiet moment of mindfulness—to let your feelings exist without judgment. You are more than your heaviest moments, and there is strength in simply staying present through the storm.
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