Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout, #1)

by Lucy Score

“You’re the one who has to live your life. Don’t apologize to other people for the decisions you make for yourself.”

Single moms were the world’s unsung fucking heroes.

“You get to decide how you show up in this world. No one else gets to dictate to you who you are,” Stef said.

Because when it came down to it, no one ever really chose me.

“So is setting an example for your niece about how she doesn’t need to turn herself inside out to be loved. How she doesn’t need to set herself on fire to keep someone else warm. Demanding to have your own needs met isn’t problematic—it’s heroic, and kids are watching. They’re always watching. If you set an example that tells her the only way she’s worthy of love is by giving everyone everything, she’ll internalize that message.”