Baylee M

“I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me.”
― Joshua Graham

“Thirteen years old, I thought to myself, but I felt a spear of admiration for the girl. When I’d been sad, I hurt myself. Amma hurt other people. When I’d wanted attention, I’d submitted myself to boys: Do what you want; just like me. Amma’s sexual offerings seemed a form of aggression. Long skinny legs and slim wrists and high, babied voice, all aimed like a gun. Do what I want; I might like you.”
― Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects

“I couldn't decide if I'd been mistreated. By Richard, by those boys who took my virginity, by anyone. I was never really on my side in any argument.”
― Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects

“I had my share of fun,' I said. 'Looks and money get you a long way in Wind Gap.'

'And brains?'

'Brains you hide.”
― Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects