You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories.

Writing and reading decrease our sense of isolation. It's like singing on a boat during a terrible storm at sea. You can't stop the raging storm, but singing can change the hearts and spirits of the people who are together on that ship

The reason I never give up hope is because everything is so basically hopeless.

Quiet, deep breath after any prayer is another form of Amen.

It is hard to remember that you are a cherished spiritual being when you're burping up apple fritters and Cheetos.

Nothing heals us like letting people know our scariest parts: When people listen to you cry and lament, and look at you with love, it's like they are holding the baby of you.

There is ecstasy in paying attention.