Quote by Jodi Picoult

When feeling came back, in a storm of color and force and sensation, the most you could do was hold on to the person beside you and hope you could weather it. Alex closed her eyes and expected the worst-but it wasn't a bad thing; it was just a different thing. A messier one, more complicated one. She hesitated, and then she kissed Patrick back, willing to concede that you might have to lose control before you could find what you'd been missing.

When feeling came back, in a storm of color and force and se

Summary

This quote explores the idea that embracing vulnerability and letting go of control can lead to discovering deeper connections and emotions. It suggests that when overwhelmed by intense feelings, one should grasp onto those around them for support, instead of resisting or fearing the experience. By surrendering to the chaos of emotions, one might uncover a different, messier, and more complex truth about themselves and their relationships. In this context, the protagonist, Alex, realizes that in order to truly find what she had been missing, she must be willing to kiss Patrick back and let go of her fear of losing control.

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