I never got a break. I started every day forced to reassemble the shattered pieces of the day before. I never got to feel truly safe and secure and stable because the bad things never stopped happening. And the scariest thing of all was
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“Why is it so easy for everyone to boss me around and dictate my actions? Everyone always expects me to bend, to behave, and for some reason, right now it just rubs me the wrong way.”
― Gleam
― Gleam
“Like—here’s a question for you: When you imagine a world without limits, without bills, without duty and expectations, what do you see yourself doing?”
― Between Friends & Lovers
― Between Friends & Lovers
“We’re all actors; we’re all on pedestals with a spotlight shining on us, playing whatever part we need to in order to make it through the day—in order to help ourselves sleep at night.”
― Gild
― Gild
“You paying attention right now, Red? Because I’ve spent days thinking hard about my life, and I’ve got some things to tell you.”
― Heartless
― Heartless
“I don’t think you realize how strong you are, because sometimes strength isn’t swords and steel and fire, as we are so often made to believe. Sometimes it’s found in quiet, gentle places. The way you hold someone’s hand as they grieve. The way you listen to others. The way you show up, day after day, even when you are weary or afraid or simply uncertain. That is strength, and I see it in you.”
― Divine Rivals
― Divine Rivals
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