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michelle (travelingbooknerds) is on page 283

“…I was taught that submissive & obedient girls were the only ones worthy of love. Love was conditional & it was a prize to be earned. I found myself attracted to partners who made me work hard for their validation. I’d withstand the emotional manipulation & abuse thinking that, once I’d proved my worth, their love would be my reward. Everything changed for me once I unlearned this tortuous way of loving.”

— Jan 08, 2024 01:42AM

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michelle (travelingbooknerds) is 82% done

“From the outside the Western lifestyle seemed more carefree. Their families were small and contained, and unaffected by the gossiping of aunties or the strict control of their fathers. …We were exiled people on the lands of exiled people. I was dragged down by these layers, envious of those who seemed to live with a free feeling of home and an expectation of safety.” her writing is just— wow in awe

— Apr 08, 2024 04:55PM

michelle (travelingbooknerds) is 81% done

stopping at p. 343 for tonight <333

— Jan 08, 2024 02:15AM

michelle (travelingbooknerds) is on page 303

o an Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller direct reference !!

— Jan 08, 2024 01:51AM

michelle (travelingbooknerds) is on page 283

god this part 😭😭😭😭

— Jan 08, 2024 01:31AM

michelle (travelingbooknerds) is on page 241

“…Those with privilege do not recognize how their expectation of access takes away from marginalized people. A lack of accountability continues the experience of oppression, forcing those with less privilege to stifle themselves for the comfort of those who never think twice about it. This occurs not just in a physical sense but also psychologically and emotionally, depleting all of the senses.”

— Dec 28, 2023 08:39PM

michelle (travelingbooknerds) is on page 229

“Don’t be afraid to go deeper.
Everything that hurts you’ve already survived.”

— Dec 28, 2023 08:32PM

michelle (travelingbooknerds) is on page 178

“I can’t see me in your eyes.
Can you see you in mine?”

— Dec 28, 2023 08:13PM

michelle (travelingbooknerds) is on page 54

“We can call him Satan’s son.” so real 😭😭😭😭😭

— Dec 28, 2023 07:31PM