Quote by Jeanette Winterson

Art saved me it got me through my depression and self-loathing, back to a place of innocence.

Art saved me it got me through my depression and self-loathi

Summary

This quote expresses how art served as a source of salvation and healing for the speaker. Amidst their struggle with depression and self-loathing, engaging in art brought them back to a state of innocence and inner solace. Art acted as a transformative medium, allowing the person to escape their negative emotions and reconnect with a sense of purity and happiness. Through artistic expression, they were able to find solace and navigate their way out of their difficult emotional state.

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By Jeanette Winterson

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