“Because the world had decided that to be soft was to be weak, even though in Joan’s experience being soft and flexible was always more durable than being hard and brittle. Admitting you were afraid always took more guts than pretending you weren’t. Being willing to make a mistake got you further than never trying. The world had decided that to be fallible was weak. But we are all fallible. The strong ones are the ones who accept it.”
― Atmosphere
― Atmosphere
“If you, Dear Reader, have ever felt unseen, unheard, or untethered from the world around you, I hope this story reminds you that your existence, your presence, your voice, your heart is enough. You deserve to be here. You always have. Take care of yourself and each other.”
― The Mad Wife
― The Mad Wife
“Happiness is so hard to come by. I don't understand why anyone would begrudge anyone else for managing to find some of it.”
― Atmosphere
― Atmosphere
“The thing you’re afraid of is never the thing you should be afraid of.”
― The Love Haters
― The Love Haters
“Life is a continual process of letting go, but this I choose to hold on to. This I will never surrender, because I remember. Always and forever, I remember.”
― The Mad Wife
― The Mad Wife
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