Seeing something once is better than hearing about it a hundred times. Doing something once is better than seeing it a hundred times.
Lisa SeePeople say you need to be strong, smart, and lucky to survive hard times, war, a natural disaster, or physical torture. But I say emotional abuseโanxiety, fear, guilt, and degradationโis far worse and much harder to survive.
Lisa SeeIt'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
Lisa SeeDon't ever feel that you have to hide who you are. Nothing good ever comes from keeping secrets like that.
Lisa See