Ashley Faraco

“Thirty seconds of pure awareness is a long time, especially after a lifetime of escaping yourself at all costs.”
― Kiera Van Gelder, The Buddha and the Borderline

“An inner ease spreads inside me. Such is the power of acceptance and understanding from other people, the power of validation”
― Kiera Van Gelder, The Buddha and the Borderline

“My sadness is beautiful. It infuses everything I do. It is at the core of my identity and always has been, just as happiness is in some people. I refuse to be told that it's a flaw. I will not mute it with medications for the sake of society. I will hold it close to me and celebrate it rightfully while the rest of the world fails to see it for what it is and it will be their loss.”
― Ashly Lorenzana

“Smiles are a funny thing
and laughter is hilarious.
I smile sometimes
when I am delirious.”
― Casey Renee Kiser, Swan Wreck