[General] I wouldn't let myself believe in them.

[litmom]

Hello

I would be grateful if you let me know the exact meaning of this seemingly simple sentence:

I WOULDN'T LET MYSELF BELIEVE IN THEM.

Can I say it means....

I didn't believe in them.

I didn't want to believe in them.

I couldn't believe in them.


??


Thanks in advance...

 

[Rover_KE]

As I've asked you before—always tell us the source and author of any quoted text, please.

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[litmom]

As I've asked you before—always tell us the source and author of any quoted text, please.

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Oh yes.

"Listening for Lions" by Gloria Whelan:

"The words were terrible, worse than any threat of doom in the Old Testament. I wouldn't let myself believe in them..."