Sometimes it felt as if all happiness came at a price. You could never, ever, have perfection. Life gave you beauty so you could bear the pain.
Life…never gave me a chance to be soft.
But I miss the woman I was, even as I learn to accept the new creature I’ve become.
It's only a sure defeat when you stop trying.
My heart raced. He needs you, I thought. Don't let him down. I couldn't remember ever being so happy... or so scared.
She carries chaos like an overcoat.