I cling to him like he's what keeps me thriving. Because he is.

Everyone will hurt you if you let them in.

I've missed you, Ella May

I love you, Ella May and nothing will ever change that. You can push me away -run away – and I will still love you.

No one has ever needed me before because I’ve never let anyone that far in.

You really need stitches," she tells me."Or you're going to have a scar." I try not to laugh. Stitches aren't going to help. They fix skin, cuts, wounds, heal stuff on the outside. Everything broken with me is on the inside. "I can handle scars, especially one's on the outside.

Always ask for the truth. Just make sure the time is right.