Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare.

My fear of anger taught me nothing.

Say what you have to say now! Don't wait until you're sending blips from the other side.

I am a post-mastectomy woman who believes our feelings need voice in order to be recognized, respected, and of use.

I believe one of the hardest things you can do is conquer your fears, but if you have a goal, then it's your job to open up and let it be real no matter how scary it seems.

We cannot settle for the pretenses of connection, or for the parodies of self-love.

Attend me, hold me in your muscular flowering arms, protect me from throwing any part of myself away.