The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School Quotes

“Which leaves anxiety and autism…” Oliver tilted his head, deep in thought. “While I do experience intrusive thoughts from time to time, I wouldn’t necessarily categorize it as ‘persistent worry’, which is a key symptom of anxiety. And if you look at the technical definition of the disorder, I’m actually a bit more—” “Autistic!” Kat threw up her hands. “You are aggressively autistic.” “Knock it off,” I warned Kat. “Autistic, of course.” Oliver nodded and returned to his book. “That makes more sense.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“Oscar from Around Do you believe that hell was made to appear familiar at first glance? What might look like a school... a prison, an island retreat, a psych office… might only be a facade to give its captives false hope? After all, when in hell, one finds oneself in communion with an odd swarm of demons…”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“You just decided to jump right into saving people instead — a distraction from the pain. As a healer, you feel safe from rejection because you don’t have to be vulnerable, and others need you.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“Your father’s abandonment left you with a crippling fear of rejection,”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“I glanced to my side and saw Wyatt reach out to hold Oliver’s hand. And in an even more surprising gesture, Kat leaned her head against my shoulder. “You did good, Elliot.” I raised my eyebrows. “What? No more daddy?” “Nah,” she said softly. “It got weird.” I laughed. “What changed?” She paused for a few moments, and then spoke a few simple words that would stay in my heart forever. “I actually started to see you like a dad… Like the one I never had.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“And I am here to deliver a message to you… That you were created with great intention, Elliot. That you are perfect and whole, exactly as you are.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“You formed a false conclusion about yourself, based on the actions of a trusted loved one.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“You must stop apologizing for things you cannot control,”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“The spiritual dark triad — betrayal, abandonment, and rejection. The excruciatingly painful events that disconnect the human heart from God’s love. The fall from grace.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“In the psychological world, the dark triad referred to three dangerous personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“I’ve always seen curses as nothing more than dark energy that lingers after deep psychological wounding.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“No, thank you,” said my brain. “You are a walking red flag of darkness and mystery.” Unfortunately, my less intelligent organ spoke for me. “S — Sure.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“Listen.” Kat threw her arm on Allie’s shoulder. “I’m fine with the chanting shit, but I was raised Catholic, so I feel it’s my duty to tell you that you’re headed straight to Hell—”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School

“A male staff member living with us…? I mean, for all we know, he’s some sick pervert or sex predator. No offense, Elliot.” “None taken…” I gave her a forced smile. “Well I think it’s cool,” said Wyatt, dribbling a basketball on the hardwood floor. I would have to knife that in the middle of the night. “I see enough of the team at practice and games. It’ll be fun living with you guys. Did you request this, Elliot?” “I most certainly did not…” I muttered under my breath.”
― Dr. Harper, The Disturbing Incidents at Lonesome Woods Boarding School