Something had been given back to him. And because [she] had been a part of it, there was something between them now. A bond of loss, if loss could bind
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shared loss created a bond between two people who were part of the tragedy.
- In plain terms
- They are now connected by their shared loss.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared pain can create deep connections between people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can loss bring people together?
- What binds people besides joy?
Another view
Not all shared pain leads to a bond.
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