Sarah

“While the mind usually shuts down during a traumatizing experience, the bodily sensations associated with immobilization and helplessness carry the memories of having absolutely no control over the outcome of your life: the fate of trauma survivors is lived out in heartbreak and gut-wrenching sensations.”
― David Emerson, Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body

“the reality of our experience here on this planet can be difficult to bear.”
― David Emerson, Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body

“Because she was offered so much freedom, she hardly ever felt the need to take it. Funny how that worked.”
― Jennifer Hillier, Jar of Hearts

“Her colleague is back, sitting quietly on the other side of the desk, but of course Kira can remember all the things she’s said about Peter. “He’s an addict, Kira. You might think addicts always drink or take drugs or gamble on the horses, but your husband hasn’t got a problem with alcohol or gambling. He’s got a problem with competitiveness. He can’t stop trying to win. He can’t live without that rush.”
― Fredrik Backman, Us Against You