I would like to believe this is a story I'm telling. I need to believe it. I must believe it. Those who can believe that such stories are only stories have a better chance. If it's a story I'm telling, then I have control over the ending. Then there will be an ending, to the story, and real life will come after it. I can pick up where I left off.
The quote reflects the narrator's desire to view her experiences as a story, giving her a sense of control over her life. By framing her situation this way, she believes she can dictate the narrative, ensuring that it has a conclusion and a possibility for a new beginning afterward. This mindset offers her comfort amid the chaos of her reality.
Furthermore, the quote contrasts the idea of storytelling with the harshness...
