Marinea

“I could go into their reality any time I chose to, but they could never come into mine. This is what I called 'helping' them.”
― Agnostic Zetetic

“When we criticize the suicidal for being selfish, we are actually criticizing them for not enduring their pain with grace and good manners. These are nice qualities; we may be correct to reproach average citizens for not having them. But to expect everyone in pain to have them is unrealistic. Bearing pain quietly is what moralists call a supererogatory act--an act that is above the call of duty. Expecting everyone to who is suicidal to behave in a way that is morally above average is simply abusive.”
― David L. Conroy, Out of the Nightmare: Recovery from Depression and Suicidal Pain

“Love” means unconditional acceptance of “what is.” It means not rejecting, trying to change, manipulating, or ignoring the truth of what’s happening right now. Instead, it’s being willing to stay with whatever is, regardless of whether it’s pleasurable or painful.”
― Mastin Kipp, Daily Love: Growing into Grace

“Your perspective on life comes from the cage you were held captive in.”
― Shannon L. Alder