Quote by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

I milked, of course, and did some work around the barn, and tried not to think about Brian, which was like trying not to breathe.

I milked, of course, and did some work around the barn, and

Summary

The quote conveys the emotional struggle of the speaker to distract themselves from thinking about Brian. The comparison made between trying not to think about Brian and trying not to breathe highlights the intense presence of Brian in the speaker's thoughts. Despite engaging in mundane tasks like milking and barn work, the speaker finds it difficult to shake off the preoccupation with Brian, suggesting a deep emotional attachment or connection between them.

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Love Relationships

By Catherine Gilbert Murdock

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