Fall (VIP, #3)

by Kristen Callihan

Coping mechanism number one: remind yourself that your thoughts are not always your friend. They can lie like a motherfucker.

perfect people? They’re often living a lie. A tidy public persona to hide behind.”

“There is no such thing as perfect. Human beings make mistakes. Humans who feel greatly often make the biggest ones. It’s the intent that counts. Is it a mistake based on hate, selfishness, or moral cowardice? Give them no quarter. But an honest mistake backed by a true heart is another matter entirely.”

I can no more stay away from you than I can try to keep my heart from beating.”