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Fight harder.
I wonder why the ones who need love the most are so difficult to give it to.
One day at a time means no end in sight, only another tomorrow. There are no catchy phrases to make suffering go away.
Sometimes the things people don’t say hurt worse than the things they do. It’s just the way of grief and loss. People think they’re doing you a favor by avoiding the tougher subjects, but the silence only makes the absence bigger, deafening.
“Being strong . . . it doesn’t always mean being tough. It means letting those terrible feelings in, not pushing them away. It’s letting yourself feel all of it.”
“See how quickly things change, Avery? You need to grab sunshine when you can. The real tragedy is living the rest of your life in the dark.”
the world would be a lot better place if we all lived on farms.”
“Mistakes don’t make you a bad person, Avery. They make you complex and human. Own them. Or the only person you hurt is you.”
But think of it this way, we’re scared because we care. Imagine not caring at all.”
And I begin to understand more and more what it means to be a parent. It’s hoping for the best while advising and consoling, knowing there are never guarantees. It’s saying the same thing over and over again until it sticks. Never getting tired. Never giving up. And it’s never walking away.
“You listen here, Miss Elle, your garden’s growth is a lot like life. First, you need a vision for it. A plan. What do you want it to look like? Then you need a strong foundation. That starts with rich, healthy soil. For you, that means education and good habits, prioritizing. Preparation is key.”
“It’ll happen that way for you, too. Just tell Jude you love him, else I swear to you, I will. Don’t do what I did. Don’t go asking for a lemon. Ask for the tree. The roots. The stems. All of it.”
Missing someone you’ve loved and lost doesn’t come with a roadmap. There’s no knowing when the ache will creep in, knocking you flat.
