We found out a long time ago that we weren’t meant to fall in love with each other. But a part of me still fell in hope with him.

... I love books about freaks," because I am one. You might be, too. Let's be freaks together?

My mother said I should have a 'change of scenery.' The word scenery made be think of a play. And as we were driving around, it made sense that way. Because no matter how much the scenery changed, we were still on the same stage.

It is very hard to stay alive just for your own sake. It is very hard to stare into day after day without another familiar face staring back. It turns your heart into a purposeless muscle.

I still felt fondness for her - fondness, that pleasant, detached mix of admiration and sentiment, appreciation and nostalgia.

I guess I don't believe these things can ever be easy, although I also don't see why they have to be hard.

I find my greatest strengths in wanting ti be strong. I find my greatest bravery in deciding to be brave.