The Introverted Bookmark

“That maybe you learned to put up with Neil because from the earliest age you were taught that to be loved you had to placate an asshole?”
― Abby Jimenez, Part of Your World

“You've been strong your entire life. You've had to be. Unfairly. Unjustly. But I think you also believe you're still alone at times, that you have to shoulder everything on your own. You don't. You have me. I can help you carry the weight of it. I can be your rock.”
― T.J. Klune, Somewhere Beyond the Sea

“i hope you walk through the world knowing your value. I hope you find a passion--something you love, something that lights you up inside. I hope you find the peace and confidence it takes to trust where your path leads. Remember it is only yours. Others can wave and cheer, but no one can give you directions. They have not been where you are going. I hope you will understand someday that just because you become a mother doesn't mean you stop becoming a woman. And above all else, I hope you know that even if you can't see me, I am always with you.”
― Rebecca Serle, One Italian Summer

“She’d taught me this, primed me for my relationship with Neil. Made me believe that this was what love looked like. Bri was right. I’d been taught to placate assholes. I’d been taught by Mom.”
― Abby Jimenez, Part of Your World