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«Start with the resentment and the feelings of neglect and your resulting recklessness. Recount every injury, every scar you carved into each other. And when you’re finished, and you are certain your father has heard, do what might divert you from the path of self-destruction: forgive yourselves.»

«It occurs to you that people like you–people who burn themselves up in pursuit of survival–rarely survive anyone or anything.»

«You can’t project love while burying yourself. You can’t emit love while flickering out, evaporating into the ether.»

I thoroughly enjoyed the first chapter! It resonated deeply with me, making me feel as though I was reading through my own journals over the years lol. 5 star read alert??