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“Wrong. That’s one of the most misused quotes in the entire world. The real quote is: the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb. What it really means is that the family you choose is stronger than the family you’re born to.” Maxine pauses for a moment as my eyes water, and I blink back the tears I promised I wouldn’t shed. “Hey, how about I come and visit you next weekend?
All it serves is to supremely annoy me. Misogyny isn’t cute on anyone.
washes over me again. I should ask him what fragrance he uses because damn, that’s nice.
reactions could be blamed on the coolness of the night air, but the other? No, that’s
“You don’t owe someone because they were nice to you.”
“Don’t wait around for the world to let you fit in; make space for yourself.”
Ashnikko—guess
jesa ceremony—uh,
gauche,
missive
“Don’t ask for permission; own your space. Take it.
