Quote by Marilyn Manson

I was married to someone who wanted me to change. Become more adult, more responsible. I began not to like myself, not like what I do. I lost my identity. Everything began collapsing around me.

I was married to someone who wanted me to change. Become mor

Summary

This quote reflects the consequences of trying to change oneself to please others. The speaker shares their experience of being in a marriage where their partner expected them to become someone they were not: more adult, and more responsible. As a result, the speaker started disliking themselves and the choices they made, leading to a loss of their identity. The situation eventually resulted in the collapse of various aspects of their life. The quote highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and the adverse effects of compromising personal identity for the sake of others.

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By Marilyn Manson

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