I was a stricken deer that left the herd Long since.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker identifies as an outcast who left the group long ago. It suggests alienation and being marked by past trauma.
- In plain terms
- I feel like an outcast who left a long time ago.
- What can you take from it?
- Alienation can define your identity permanently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you feel different from others?
- What does leaving the herd mean to you?
Another view
Not all who leave are unwilling or harmed.
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