Dorothy Pierce
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“Others will tell you Daniel saved Susanna's life. But hear this: Susanna used her voice. She spoke her truth. She could not expect her words to change a single heart, but neither could she be silent.
Her words saved her life.”
― Blood Water Paint
Her words saved her life.”
― Blood Water Paint
“Not all stories have happy endings. I cannot promise this one will either. But I am certain you will be glad you stayed with Susanna to the end. She deserves that much - a witness, one who says I see you, hear you, I'm better for knowing your story”
― Blood Water Paint
― Blood Water Paint
“We should always make time for the things we like. If we don't, we might forget how to be happy.”
― The House in the Cerulean Sea
― The House in the Cerulean Sea
“I was no soldier, only girl
without a mother
or the sense to understand
this world without her.”
― Blood Water Paint
without a mother
or the sense to understand
this world without her.”
― Blood Water Paint
“If you remember nothing else of Susanna, remember how she speaks her truth. She knows it will cost her something. She's not aware yet quite how steep the cost will be, but still she speaks her truth.”
― Blood Water Paint
― Blood Water Paint
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