Quote by Alison Bechdel

And partly, the worst thing you could do in my family was need something from someone. So physical strength represented an avenue of self-sufficiency to me.

And partly, the worst thing you could do in my family was ne

Summary

This quote expresses how the speaker's family instilled the belief that relying on others for help or support was frowned upon. Consequently, the speaker saw physical strength as a means of being independent and self-reliant. In their family, needing assistance or asking for something from someone was viewed negatively, making strength appear as a symbol of self-sufficiency and self-reliance, providing an alternative way to navigate their familial dynamics.

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By Alison Bechdel

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