Ashra

“Denial is death. It takes away the reality of the oppressed people. It happens in families. Kids are abused, and the parents deny it happened. It makes the kids crazy. They develop screwed-up behavior. Psychologically speaking, they don't know who they are or whether they are coming or going. Only when there is ACKNOWLEDGMENT of what happened can healing begin. TRUTH is a great medicine (178).”
― Judith Fein, Indian Time: A Year of Discovery With the Native Americans of the Southwest

“And I told her that’s a silly goal, because fifty books is too many!” Beatrice cuts in, smacking Lauren’s shoulder with a folded newspaper. “What’s she doing, reading fifty books? Watch some damn TV. That’s what I say. Doctor’s orders.”
― Jake Maia Arlow, How to Excavate a Heart

“No me llores, porque si lloras yo peno, en cambio si tu cantas yo siempre vivo, y nunca muero. Don’t mourn me, if you cry for me I grieve your pain, instead if you sing to me I’ll always live, and my spirit will never die. “LA MARTINIANA,” A MEXICAN FOLK SONG”
― Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys

“I was starting to think you'd stood me up,' Julian said. He squinted at Yadriel. "Which one of us is Cinderella in this scenario?"
"I'm the fairy godmother," Yadriel managed to croak out. "I think that makes you the pumpkin.”
― Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys