Anyone who says that women do not have influence in men's decisions makes a vast and stupid mistake.

The classics tell us that, in relationships, the one between teacher and student comes second only to the one between parent and child.

My heart is empty & my life has no value anymore. Each moment a thousand tears.

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

When people are alive they love, when they die, they keep loving. If love ends when person dies, that is not real love

Let those who believe, believe. Let those who doubt, doubt.

When you don’t have much, having less isn’t so bad.