Anger can offer a sense of indignity to replace a sense of shame, and offer a voice-raised above others-which can finally be heard. Those voices are most effective when they are raised in unison, when they have mercy as well as anger behind them, and when, instead of roaring at the anger of old pain, they sing about the glorious possibilities of a future where anger has a smaller house than hope.
Gina BarrecaI have an intimate relationship with books. After all, I take them with me into the bathtub-not an invitation I offer lightly.
Gina BarrecaIf you know you can do it - if you can already chart every day in your future - then why bother? Choose to do something you have more trouble imagining. Take a chance.
Gina BarrecaBirthdays are a reward for having shown up 365 days in a row. It's like getting a badge for attendance.
Gina Barreca