Quote by Lucinda Williams

Just because I'm talking about something that might have been a sad or painful situation doesn't mean that I'm sad or tortured 24 hours a day any more than anybody else is.

Just because I'm talking about something that might have bee

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This quote highlights the misconception that discussing past sad experiences automatically implies constant sadness or torment. The speaker emphasizes that one's ability to openly talk about such situations does not indicate perpetual suffering. They assert that like anyone else, they experience a range of emotions and do not exist in a constant state of sadness or torment. This quote challenges the assumption that discussing painful subjects must be an indication of ongoing emotional distress.

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