Love · FORTUNE
Fortune #41
Caution
A demand to cut off friends or family as proof of love deserves attention. Keep contact with people you trust.
QUOTE CARD
A quote for you
“ไม่มีมนุษย์คนใดเป็นเกาะที่สมบูรณ์อยู่เพียงลำพัง”
— จอห์น ดันน์
กวีและนักบวชชาวอังกฤษ ผู้เป็นบุคคลสำคัญของกวีนิพนธ์เมตาฟิสิคัล
- Person
- John Donne
- Source work
- Devotions upon Emergent Occasions · Meditation XVII
- Source text
- No man is an island, entire of itself.
STORY & REFLECTION
When love was used to make the world smaller
Research-based illustration · Isolation from friends and family
Illustrative scene: Someone is criticized whenever they meet friends. Their partner says, “If you really loved me, you would stay with me,” until they begin declining every invitation.
When a friend checks in, they describe what has changed and keep a way to stay in touch. Having another witness does not force an immediate decision, but it prevents facing the pattern alone.
The Hotline identifies isolation from friends, family, or sources of support as a possible form of control. Love should not be used to justify cutting off an entire support network or making someone feel guilty whenever they contact others.
When someone keeps making your world smaller, maintaining contact with trusted people is an important step.
Reflection
A relationship should not isolate you.
A small action today
Stay connected to trusted people and seek advice.
A question to reflect on
Who can you contact safely if you begin to feel isolated?