The Wrong Daughter

by Dandy Smith

Alone. That word doesn’t carry enough gravitas. There isn’t a word big enough or wide enough or sturdy enough to bear the weight of its meaning.

The only thing more valuable than being loved is being known by someone. Truly known.

Loneliness is the most harrowing kind of poverty.

‘Maybe real happiness is living the life you want, the way you want, without worrying about other people’s expectations.’