I didn't know you would be here last night, but you were. We can't fight fate. Instead, we must accept that fate has given us a special opportunity.

It's funny how in that moment I see things clearly. Am I beaten down? Yes. Have I allowed myself to become a victim? Somewhat. Am I afraid? Always. Does some part of me still long to fly away from this place? Absolutely. But I can't leave. Sam and I have built a life for Joy. It isn't perfect, but it's a life. My family's happiness means more to me that starting over again. Page 210

What stays with me most is a general sense of loss, unease, and longing for the past that cannot be relieved.

Don't ever feel that you have to hide who you are. Nothing good ever comes from keeping secrets like that.

Sisters, as you know, also have a unique relationship. This is the person who has known you your entire life, who should love you and stand by you no matter what, and yet it's your sister who knows exactly where to drive the knife to hurt you the most.

You can't fight your fate...It is predestined.

Maybe we're all like that with our mothers. They seem ordinary until one day they're extraordinary.