LarissaTeal

“I truly believe that the death of my mother has made me the way I am today. I am a survivor, mentally strong, determined, stronwilled, self-reliant, and independent. I also keep most of my pain, anger and feelings inside. I refuse to be vulnerable to anyone, especially my husband. The only people who see that more emotional or softer side are my children. That too because of my mother.”
― Hope Edelman, Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss

“The degree to which a surviving parent copes is the most important indicator of the child's long-term adaptation. Kids whose surviving parents are unable to function effectively in the parenting role show more anxiety and depression, as well as sleep and health problems, than those whose parents have a strong support network and solid inner resources to rely on.”
― Hope Edelman, Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss

“But there are only so many times you can handle heartbreak with someone before you have to start protecting yourself.”
― Molly McAdams, From Ashes

“Anyone who can rationalize love through intellect, has no idea what love is, for it is an emotion, and cannot be rationalized. For love is crazy.”
― L.D. Davis, Accidentally on Purpose