My father never kissed me, hugged me or told me that he loved me. As my only living parent, he became the filter through which I saw myself, the possibilities for my life, the world and all men. He was a conflicted and dark filter.

Love people enough to tell them the truth and respect them enough to trust that they can handle it.

I'm really not that fierce.

Wherever your gift is, that's where it's going to be your greatest challenge.

Life gives you an endless supply of do-overs.

Healing is the application of love to the places inside that hurt.

Trying to prove something to someone is never a valid reason for doing anything.