When Paul was arrested in Japan for having hash in his luggage, I thought he'd be out that night. But it became really serious stuff when he was kept in a cell. I became more fearful as the days went by.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She feared the seriousness of her partner's arrest in Japan more as time passed.
- In plain terms
- She got more scared the longer he stayed in jail.
- What can you take from it?
- Time increases anxiety in uncertainty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does waiting affect your fear?
- How do you support someone in trouble?
Another view
It overlooks the relief if things turn out well.
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