Quote by Jodi Picoult

When someone dies, it feels like the hole in your gum when a tooth falls out. You can chew, you can eat, youhave plenty of other teeth, but your tongue keeps going back to that empty place, where all the nerves are still a little raw.

When someone dies, it feels like the hole in your gum when a

Summary

This quote uses a vivid analogy to describe the feeling of grief after losing someone. Just as a missing tooth leaves an empty space in the gum, death creates a void in one's life. Despite being able to go on with daily activities, the absence of the person is constantly felt, comparable to a sensitive area in the mouth that the tongue keeps seeking out. The raw nerves symbolize the enduring pain and emotional sensitivity associated with the loss, reminding us that the impact of death lingers even amidst life's routines.

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