"The day on which I received confirmation was a distressing one to me"
- Maria Monk
About this Quote
The quote by Maria Monk speaks with the emotional distress she experienced upon getting confirmation of a terrible event. It is likely that the confirmation was of a traumatic event that she had actually experienced, such as misuse or mistreatment. The quote recommends that the verification of the event was a challenging moment for her, as it brought back the discomfort as well as experiencing she had withstood. It is most likely that the verification of the occasion was a reminder of the trauma she had actually experienced, and the psychological distress it caused her. The quote speaks with the power of confirmation, as well as just how it can restore the discomfort and suffering of a traumatic event. It also speaks to the toughness of Maria Monk, as she was able to challenge the confirmation of the occasion as well as the psychological distress it created her.
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