A Fellowship of Curses & Cats Quotes

“He reminded me that sometimes we tell ourselves stories. They protect us from harm . . . until they don’t.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats

“I understand you’re hurting, Mother, but it’s not my responsibility to heal that part of you. That’s something you have to figure out. I’m working on my own healing. If you’d like to be a part of my and Arleta’s life, you are welcome, but only if you’re willing to confront the past. I can’t do it for you, and I will not ignore your behavior.” Theo straightened his shirt. “I love you,” he admitted, voice cracking. “But you are not allowed to harm my family if you can’t bother to work on changing yourself. You need to go home.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats

“Those things had been written in the stars, over which he had no influence.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats

“To the people we love and who love us back”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats

“Animals were loyal . . . much more than people sometimes.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats

“Much of friendship is the willingness to be there for others when they need it. I’m always here for you.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats

“I’m grown now. And it’s not my responsibility to ignore the past or make amends just because we’re family. If you want a relationship with me and mine, it’s up to you to do that.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats

“Grief clung. Grief endured. Grief sometimes made people into the monsters they feared most.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats

“Now breathe in slowly, hold it, and then let it out,” Arleta whispered. “I’ll do it with you if you need me to.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Curses & Cats