As Above, So Below

by Dana Isaly

He’s had the advantage of speaking first and speaking loud. I’ve lost my voice.

“Your mind is a lovely mess of rage,”

Do you know how much fucking work it is to constantly drain yourself to lift up others?”

“I always will want you here, with me, by my side. I’m selfish enough to admit that but not so much as to demand it from you.”

I knew the only way to get out on top was to prove that a powerful woman couldn’t be trusted.”