Too Far Quotes

“Pain is pain, and mine is debilitating. It affects all aspects of my existence, and there’s no way to quantify what it feels like or how it’ll compare to the discomfort of the following day.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“Nicky steps into the room. “All right, all right. What have we got going on here?” “Jo requested your presence for sexual relations. We’re going to have a three-way.” Behind me, Nicky snorts. “You her spokesperson now? Didn’t know you were considering a career in PR.” “You asked a question. I gave the answer. Jo’s mouth is full, so she can’t answer for herself anyway.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“Nicky?” I sniffle. He remains silent, but he squeezes my hip, so I know he’s listening. “What’s it like to always hurt?” For a moment, I’m not sure he’ll answer the question, but finally, he clears his throat. “Hopeless. It feels fucking hopeless.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“To the neurospicy readers, the chronic pain warriors, the spoonies, the fighters, the just-barely-getting-byers, the survivors, the caretakers, the struggle bus riders, and everyone who has to learn their lessons the hardest way possible: I see you. I love you. This book is for you. I hope this story is a luxurious escape from reality when you need it most.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“Life is short. Say the words. Embrace the grief. Lean into the good. Lean on others through the bad.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“If my heartbreak is her salvation, then let me shatter.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far

“At its core, love is honoring a person where they’re at and committing to cherishing the future versions of them, too. There’s uncertainty to it.”
― Abby Millsaps, Too Far