A good man often appears gauche simply because he does not take advantage of the myriad mean little chances of making himself look stylish. Preferring truth to form, he is not constantly at work upon the facade of his appearance.

The more I know the less tortured I am.

I rejected the God that was portrayed as masculine and judgmental and cruel at times. The concept of us bring not worthy to receive him is something I used to say every Sunday in church, and eventually I just couldn't say it with any conviction.

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me.

These precious illusions in my head did not let me down when I was defenseless, and parting with them is like parting with invisible best friends.

I think it's irresponsible when celebrities imply they're doing it all themselves. My son has aunties and uncles around all the time, and my husband is my hero. He's really full-on. I couldn't do it any other way.

When I'm in pain and grief and despair, my throat is clenched and my heart hurts.