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I’ve truly never felt small in my life, but the way this man’s body covers mine in this protective manner has me thinking that if I ever gave myself permission to feel fragile, it’d be safe to do so here.
“That’s the problem with trauma. Those who inflict it aren’t the ones who have to do the unpacking to heal from it.”
― The Holly Dates
― The Holly Dates
“Sometimes the most unexpected beginnings lead to the best outcomes.”
― Impending Consent
― Impending Consent
“what can I say? You make me believe in fairy tales.”
― The Holly Dates
― The Holly Dates
“But that’s the thing with triggers in life—they pop up even when you thought you got over an issue. You were triggered tonight. The anger and grief within you were reactivated. That’s okay. You’re human. It happens. But you’ll be okay.”
― The Holly Dates
― The Holly Dates
“I think sometimes, someone doesn’t know how to accept the love that comes their way. And if that was the case, she should’ve left you. She shouldn’t have cheated and been unfaithful. Don’t hold the idea that your love was too much. It was simply given to the wrong person.”
― The Holly Dates
― The Holly Dates
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