Sammie

“silent treatment: the fantastic devastation of unwanted silence. that heavy slink; how it hangs with purpose; mean, easy.”
― Sabrina Benaim, Depression & Other Magic Tricks

“love made me feel like I knew the answer, but when I raised my hand, I was the only one in the room. What I mean is, have you ever felt the ache of swallowing starlight? that cinnamon burn?”
― Sabrina Benaim, Depression & Other Magic Tricks

“i wouldn't say I'm sensitive, I would say I'm highly susceptible to feeling a lot”
― Sabrina Benaim, Depression & Other Magic Tricks

“i only doused myself in gasoline when you handed me that match because i was tired of being a metaphor. why is it always about burning?”
― Sabrina Benaim, Depression & Other Magic Tricks