Just the Way You Are

by Beth Moran

The thought of setting out into the unknown to tackle my dreams solo was terrifying. But at the same time, the thought of never tackling them at all scared me even more.

I will make a thousand mistakes, I will take many wrong turns, and I may well fail spectacularly, along with every other person who ever lived. And when these things happen, I will shake it off and get back up again – maybe accepting a helping hand, if I need it – and I will keep on going.

‘This world is crazy,’ she pronounced. ‘That’s why I prefer books, because they make more sense.’

me reading about horny faeries

Girls and women can wear whatever they like. It has no reflection on how nice or pretty they are.’