See Jane Snap

by Bethany Crandell

Every bone in my body is itching to call Avery out on her lie, but I don’t do it. I can’t do it. Her I love you felt too good, and as pathetic as it sounds, I need her acceptance more than I need her penance.

“That’s the thing about women. We view our world through our relationships, and when given the opportunity to change something in our world, nine times out of ten it won’t be limited to us—it will involve someone else.

Perfectly sane, rational people can get really worked up, and do really stupid things, if pushed to their limits. It doesn’t mean they’ve got a mental disorder; it just means their lives are falling apart.

Kids don’t want to see their moms being abused; they want to see them being strong and confident. That’s how we actually protect them. But that’s hard to do when you’re feeling worthless. It’s about the worst situation a woman can be in.”