Quote by Jane Fallon

There was something about other people's grief that was so exposing, so personal, that she felt she shouldn't be looking.

There was something about other people's grief that was so e

Summary

This quote reveals the speaker's reluctance to witness or be a part of other people's sorrow. They feel that the intensity and vulnerability of others' grief have the power to impact and unveil something deeply personal within themselves. It suggests a desire to maintain a distance or boundary between personal experiences and the emotional turmoil of others, implying a vulnerability and sensitivity towards the pain of others that makes them hesitant to engage or empathize fully.

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Life Death Grief Personal

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