Girls Missing Quotes

“What? I’d rather starve to death. I’m not eating bugs.” What the fuck is wrong with these people?”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“You taught me so much. Not just the stuff I need for school, but the things I need for life. I know how to cook and sew and take care of other people. I learned that we are all weak in some way, and accepting our weaknesses makes us stronger. You taught me that people need to earn my trust and loyalty before I give it to them, and if they cross a line that makes me uncomfortable, I should walk away from them and never look back. Because, as you said, ‘There are plenty of people in the world who know how to love,’ and somehow, some way, they’d find me.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“When you want something different than what you have and believe you can have it, you’ll get it.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“It’s important you remember that because someday if you find yourself in a phase of your life that’s not quite how you pictured it, you need to make yourself adapt and take whatever control you can.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“Rosemary was not only Rainey’s friend but the mother that God had forgotten to give her at birth.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“See, books and music are all how we interpret them, and our view of those things is based on our experiences, sometimes our lack of experiences.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“These things happen, and well, you know, we can’t control everything—even though I sure as hell would like to.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“That ain’t no reason for you to be ashamed. We can’t control what our family does, now, can we?”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“That’s okay. No one ever said you need a lot to be happy. I find that the only thing you need for a good life is peace.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“Ain’t everyone out to get you. Besides, Rainey never told me you were a white girl who thinks she’s Black.” Tootsie’s chest puffed, and Rainey pressed her a few feet back. “Okay, now stop it. Both of you. We’re all on the same team.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“The girl looked over her shoulder. “I’m Tic Tac.” “Nice to meet you. I’m Dakota.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“Get off of me, Pistol!” Tiny screamed at the man. Her face was bright red as she kept swinging her fists. Pistol grabbed her around the neck. “Get off you? Who the fuck you think you’re talking to, bitch?”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“like anything good in life, it starts with butter . . .”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing

“Taylor let out a sigh. “Okay,” she said, moving to Dakota. “Well, the birthday girl needs a birthday dinner, right?” She pulled the girl into a side-hug. Derek jumped in. “Yeah, that’s a great idea. I can make grilled cheese. I think we have enough bread.”
― Paige Dearth, Girls Missing