Daina Tomsons

“While "caring about" conveys feelings of concern for one's state of being, "caring for" is active engagement in doing something to positively affect it.”
― Geneva Gay, Culturally Responsive Teaching : Theory, Research, and Practice

“Those who do not care, escape the anguish of mourning but never know the delights of love. The meaning of life forever eludes them.”
― Wayne Gerard Trotman

“This was life? Quitting the fight and accepting yourself, flaws and all? I don't want to accept my flaws.”
― Jedidiah Jenkins, To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret

“In a healthy relationship, vulnerability is wonderful. It leads to increased intimacy and closer bonds. When a healthy person realizes that he or she hurt you, they feel remorse and they make amends. It’s safe to be honest. In an abusive system, vulnerability is dangerous. It’s considered a weakness, which acts as an invitation for more mistreatment. Abusive people feel a surge of power when they discover a weakness. They exploit it, using it to gain more power. Crying or complaining confirms that they’ve poked you in the right spot.”
― Christina Enevoldsen, The Rescued Soul: The Writing Journey for the Healing of Incest and Family Betrayal