Allison

“Like all motherless girls, Leni would become an emotional explorer, trying to uncover the lost part of her, the mother who carried and nurtured and loved her. Leni would become both mother and child; to her, mama would still grow and age. She would never be gone, not as long as Leni remembered her.”
― Kristin Hannah, The Great Alone

“All you can do is present your truth. And then you can make choices about whom you want to surround yourself with. You are worthy of love. There are people who will enjoy you as you are, who will love and support you, even if you haven’t met them yet. Make it a priority to find them.”
― Linda Bacon, Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight

“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.”
― C.G. Jung

“We look into each other's eyes as we shake hands. His are full of death and horror, but in them I see my face reflected, and inside my tiny eyes inside his, I think I see some hope.”
― Ned Vizzini, It's Kind of a Funny Story