Into the Sound

by Cara Reinard

“Life is not a game we take ourselves out of voluntarily, girls. It is a privilege to be here, and breathe this air, and study and learn and live this life.”

“By taking yourself out of the running, you’re doing much more than cheating the game of life. You’re failing so impossibly at existing that there can be no greater shame. We aren’t quitters. No one should be that much of a quitter.” She said this as if she were angry at Mrs. Burgess for killing herself.

“Nothing is sadder than being in a room full of people who make you feel like you’re all alone.”

It’s a very bad idea for you to be around us right now. Think about what the cops would say if they found out you were hanging out with your mistress and your estranged daughter while your wife is still missing.”

“Usually for women, affairs are more emotional. It’s about establishing connection. Men often view affairs as more physical, but due to ego, they have a harder time accepting their partner’s infidelity. It can make them feel weak and powerless.