Melissa

“Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up. Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up. Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up. Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up.”
― Matt Haig, The Comfort Book

“Ever notice how men’s idea of Hell is always rape? (Man, wait till they hear about Earth!)”
― Lindy West, The Witches are Coming

“The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.” —Pema Chödrön”
― Maria Shriver, I've Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life

“Death is agony. There is simply no other way to describe it. It is getting the wind knocked out of you over and over again, and just when you think you have enough strength to take a deep breath, it knocks you down again. There is no break from the pain. It is arduous, unyielding.”
― Chelsea Handler, Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and You Too!