Men didn’t have the same burden, so how could he know? How could I expect him to understand? No man really could. They got points just for sticking around and not leaving. Their bar for parenthood was set so low, you could step over it.
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“There were days when they were young when I begged for a minute of peace, a minute to breathe, or shower, or think…but this was worse. Back then, I had no idea how much peace I’d have one day all too soon.”
― The Arrangement
― The Arrangement
“Digging a grave is hard work.”
― The Teacher
― The Teacher
“Men didn’t have the same burden, so how could he know? How could I expect him to understand? No man really could. They got points just for sticking around and not leaving. Their bar for parenthood was set so low, you could step over it. Ours was impossible to reach, and there was no way to win no matter what you did.”
― Keep Your Friends Close
― Keep Your Friends Close
“The Fabric of our Souls is thin and worn. We must be gentle and love tirelessly.”
― The Fabric of Our Souls
― The Fabric of Our Souls
“There is beauty to be found in the dark, just as there is horror within the light.”
― How Does It Feel?
― How Does It Feel?
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