Caitlin H

“It reminds us that as ordinary as we might be, we can, if we choose, take the harder road, walk forth bravely under the indifferent stars. We can hazard the ravages of chance. We can choose to endure what seems unendurable, and thereby open up the possibility of prevailing. We can awaken to the world as it is, and, seeing it with eyes wide open, we can nevertheless embrace hope rather than despair.”
― Daniel James Brown, The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party

“Justice only happens when good people take a stand against injustice.”
― Anthony Ray Hinton, The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row

“People can do terrible things when they feel safe and powerful.”
― Becky Chambers, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

“You gonna get a cut?” Blue Lips asked. “I’m afraid of looking like a dyke,” I said. “Are you a dyke?” “I think so.” “Then no matter what you do with your hair, you’re gonna look like a dyke,” Blue Lips said. They”
― Gabby Rivera, Juliet Takes a Breath