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The ripples of this discovery would spread in ever-widening circles, stirring up waters that had long ago stilled. Waking voices time had silenced. Disturbing lives that had finally found peace.
“I’m not fooling myself. I’m never going to be able to grocery shop or go to the movies or run errands like other people, but I can be more independent. I don’t need to be mentally isolated even though I’m physically limited. It’s a choice, not an inevitability. I can connect with people right here in my house.”
“Like any patient with a chronic illness, I have to learn to manage it myself.”
“I used to be strong like that.” Mr. Jackson sighed. “It’s an insult the way your body turns on you as you get old.”
“Life isn’t neat and clean. Family responsibilities aren’t divvied up in perfectly equal slices all the time.
“If children are afraid to stand up for themselves, then your policy protects and enables bullies.”
Balancing her career and motherhood felt like she was juggling a raw egg, a live grenade, and a chainsaw. At any moment, something could break, blow up, or slice her to pieces.
There’s no need to queue loved ones in order of importance. People all have different needs at different times. I know that you’re used to going it mostly alone, but that’s not the best way.”
“A successful adult relationship requires support and sharing on both sides. It’s not a one-way street where one person does all the giving and the other does all the taking.”
Did Mary let you yank her around by the hair? Did she like to be tied up and have you hurt and humiliate her? You realize that none of that dominant shit really compensates for a small penis, right?”
just wanna emphasize the last part “You realize that none of that dominant shit really compensates for a small penis, right?” favorite line ever 😂
In a world of uncertainty, filled with lies and betrayal, what she offered him was pure. He’d been a crazy man to even think about turning away her love.
Psychopaths only think of their own needs and how to manipulate others to attain them.
