Quote by Amy Plum

My mom said I was an escapist at heart.... that I preferred imaginary worlds to the real one

My mom said I was an escapist at heart.... that I preferred

Summary

In this quote, the speaker's mother suggests that the speaker often seeks solace or distraction from reality through the immersion in fictional or imagined worlds. The mother implies that her child's inclination towards escapism, or a desire to avoid or evade reality, is inherent. This quote emphasizes the individual's tendency to retreat to imagination as a means of coping with challenges or finding comfort, ultimately indicating that the speaker may feel more at ease in fictitious realms than confronting the complexities of the real world.

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By Amy Plum

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