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“I grew up around addicts and alcoholics. I’ve seen what real pain looks like. They were always chasing the next high—that’s their main goal in life. It’s sad because nothing else matters—not family or friends—and while they’re chasing it, their entire lives pass them by. That ain’t me. My life is gonna matter.”
― Paige Dearth, A Little Pinprick

“Some profoundly smart person once said “I’ve seen hate do so much damage, never seen it fix a thing”.”
― Shy Keenan, Broken : The Most Shocking Childhood Story Ever Told

“While reading, I could feel the victim's emotions pouring through; her sadness, frustration, anger and fear bundled into a giant seemingly endless burden” ~ The Bornean Bookworm It is estimated that 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year – 80% of these are women and girls. (Source: U.S. Department of State, Trafficking in Persons Report: 2007)”
― Sibel Hodge, Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave

“Just remember, rain doesn’t seem all that threatening at first, but too much rain can turn into a flood.”
― K.L. Randis, Spilled Milk