From dancing around to Michael Jackson and Madonna as a kid to having my mind blown by the first sounds of punk and indie rock, to getting to play my own songs and have people listen, music is what got me through.
Carrie BrownsteinRead
When my father came out to his mom, my grandmother said, 'You waited for your father to die; why couldn't you have waited for me to die?' I knew then that I never want to contribute to the corrosiveness of wanting someone to stay hidden.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the pain of not being accepted by loved ones for one's true identity.
In this quote, Carrie Brownstein reflects on a painful interaction between her father and grandmother regarding his openness about his identity. This moment serves as a profound realization for her, emphasizing the harmful effects of hiding one's true self in order to avoid conflict or hurt feelings, and the ultimate desire not to perpetuate such toxicity in her own relationships.
Themes
AcceptanceIdentityAuthenticityRelationshipsFamily
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance in families.
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