When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time. You'd be shocked at how many adults are really dead insideโwalking through their days with no idea who they are, just waiting for a heart attack or cancer or a Mack truck to come along and finish the job. It's the saddest thing I know.
Laurie Halse AndersonI pushed my ragged mouth against the mirror. A thousand crushed bleeding lips pushed back at me.
Laurie Halse AndersonWhen life sucks, read. They can't yell at you for that. And if they do, then you can ignore them.
Laurie Halse AndersonI swallowed the fear. Itโs always thereโ fearโ and if you donโt stay on top of it, youโll drown. I swallowed again and stood tall, shoulders broad, arms loose. I was balanced, ready to move. My body said, โYeah, youโre bigger and stronger, but if you touch this, I will hurt you.
Laurie Halse Anderson