Lacy

“It’s okay to pace yourself, get a little rest, and speak of your struggles out loud. It’s okay to prioritize your wellness,”
― Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

“Our hurts become our fears. Our fears become our limits. For many of us, this can be a heavy inheritance, carried by generations. It’s a lot to try to push back against, to try to unlearn.”
― Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

“The point is: if an activity or a show or a thing is only (or mostly) adored by men, that's a red flag.”
― Jill Gutowitz, Girls Can Kiss Now: Essays

“There’s nothing easy about finding your way through a world loaded with obstacles that others can’t or don’t see. When you are different, you can feel as if you’re operating with a different map, a different set of navigational challenges, than those around you. Sometimes, you feel like you have no map at all. Your differentness will often precede you into a room; people see it before they see you. Which leaves you with the task of overcoming”
― Michelle Obama, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times