I take my time because I love how it feels to carry her, the way she needs me, the way I need to protect her.

I think the people who go through more can end up stronger in the long run. They have insight in to what a lot of people don’t have and a better understanding—they can be more open-minded. - Ella's mother

I walk out the door with a heavy feeling in my heart as another secret falls on top of it.

Sometimes the best things are the ones that aren’t planned, the decisions made while living in the moment.

That's because you loved me. You just didn't know it yet." "You didn't know it either. You were just as blind as me.

I've been at the place where it seems like the only way left is down.

I’m conflicted. On one hand, I want to stay in and catch up on The Vampire Diaries, but there’s this really awesome restaurant I’ve been wanting to try out.