Charisse

“I couldn’t imagine the complexity of domestic violence, the internalization of the idea that pain is part of love, that love is defined by possession, that return to the scene of the crime is proof of devotion.”
― Glory Edim, Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves

“But the biggest lies are often the ones we tell ourselves. I bit my tongue because I did not want to ask questions. I did not ask questions because I did not want to know the answers. It was convenient to believe my husband was trustworthy; sometimes faith is easier than doubt.”
― Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Stay with Me

“A woman mistakenly thinks that to be worthy of receiving what she really wants, she must keep giving back what she is receiving.”
― John Gray, Mars and Venus on a Date: A Guide for Navigating the 5 Stages of Dating to Create a Loving and Lasting Relationship

“And don’t fight when you’re angry. Think when you’re angry. Write when you’re angry. Read when you’re angry.”
― Kiese Laymon, Heavy