Melissa

“Not all people are out to get you, Huxley. “I know.” The words were empty, because the truth was, I didn’t know.”
― Nicky James, Rocky Mountain Refuge

“I am normal. I belong. I have a friend who can kick ass from a wheelchair. I live independently and get good grades. I'm an excellent lover.

Like I said. I'm awesome. I'm Emmet David Washington. Train Man. The best autistic Blues Brother on the block.”
― Heidi Cullinan, Carry the Ocean

“When you have an invisible disease, your sickness isn’t your biggest problem. What you end up battling more than anything else, every single day, is other people.”
― Heidi Cullinan, Carry the Ocean

“Every book is a revolution. Books are our ticket out of boredom, despair, loneliness—but also ignorance.”
― Heidi Cullinan, Sleigh Ride