Quote by Neil Gaiman

I my life as if it were happening to someone else. My son died. And I was hurt, but I my hurt, and even it, a little, for now I could write a death, a loss. My heart was broken by my dark lady, and I wept, in my room, alone; but while I wept, somewhere inside I smiled.

I my life as if it were happening to someone else. My son di

Summary

This quote reflects upon detachment and emotional resilience in the face of personal crisis. The speaker describes an attitude of observing their own life as an outsider, maintaining a sense of distance even during moments of intense pain. Despite experiencing the death of their son and the heartbreak caused by a loved one, they manage to find solace in the ability to describe these experiences through writing. The juxtaposition of hurt and hidden joy reveals a complex emotional state, highlighting the duality of human existence.

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