Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout, #1)

by Lucy Score

Don’t ever let a man you don’t like make decisions for you.”

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

“Because sometimes people don’t know how to ask for what they really need. You needed a hug.”

“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.”

Resilience isn’t a bad trait to pass on. Get out there and have some fun. Even if it doesn’t feel fun right away, just fake it till you make it.”