The Black Coats Quotes

“When a trauma comes from a human hand, it marks you forever. There is a long black road between the assault, revenge, and recovery, and unfortunately, you will walk it alone.”
― Colleen Oakes, The Black Coats

“It’s a shame...that sometimes even the strongest women are not strong enough to endure the wickedness of average men.”
― Colleen Oakes, The Black Coats

“I’ve begun to think that scars can’t be erased with more scars.”
― Colleen Oakes, The Black Coats

“Soulevez-vous, femmes de la vengeance”
― Colleen Oakes, The Black Coats

“How often do we hear that refrain? But he didn’t do anything. It wasn’t his fault that he raped her — he was drunk! She was drunk! He beats his family, but he provides for them. He may have killed his girlfriend, but he was a gifted athlete! His wife just fell off the cruise ship! Men, protected by their positions, are getting away with murder and abuse and assault. So please don’t let me hear you say it that HE didn’t do anything!”
― Colleen Oakes, The Black Coats