Emilie AutumnI cut myself because you wouldn't let me cry. I cried because you wouldn't let me speak. I spoke because you wouldn't let me shine. I shone because I thought you loved me...
About This Quote
This quote from a poem by Maya Angelou says a lot about the relationship between a parent and child. A parent is supposed to help a child find their voice, but when they don't, it can be difficult for that child to grow up and speak for themselves. The poem says that when we don't get the attention we want we "cut ourselves," with the aim of drawing attention to ourselves and saying what we need to say in order to get our needs met. This idea of cutting yourself to draw attention is also explored in this story.
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