Quote by Jeanette Winterson

If you continually write and read yourself as a fiction, you can change what's crushing you.


If you continually write and read yourself as a fiction, you

Summary

This quote suggests that by seeing ourselves as characters in a fictional narrative, we have the power to alter and overcome the hardships in our lives. By writing and reading ourselves as a story, we can distance ourselves from the weight of our struggles, enabling us to reshape the narrative and redefine our own identity. This perspective underscores the transformative potential of storytelling and self-perception, emphasizing the idea that we have the ability to rewrite our own story and find empowerment in the process.

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