“Falling into ruin was a bit like falling in love: Both descents stripped you bare and left you as you were at your core. And both endings are equally painful.”
― Lover Unbound
― Lover Unbound
“Seriousness is too boring to the playful human condition. A heart of stone that has a long face can never express love.”
― The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes
― The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes
“In a futile attempt to erase our past, we deprive the community of our healing gift. If we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame, our inner darkness can neither be illuminated nor become a light for others.”
― Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging
― Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging
“I mean, maybe under the surface, somewhere that's hard to see, I've known it had to end for a long time. I just never thought I'd be the one to end it.”
― Waiting for You
― Waiting for You
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