You’ve only had a small glimpse of how insufferable and annoying I can be. As the older brother, it’s my birthright.

I’ll have you know that the most delicate flowers often produce the strongest scent when crushed.

Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be a guide for what happens in the future.

Yippee. I’ve been promoted from fire lighter to delivery boy. I’ll write a letter home to Mother. She’ll be so pleased.” --Leif

Nice Kerrick was scarier than Mean Kerrick.

For the first time, I was the center of attention. Everyone watched me as if I were a bomb. Would I explode and cause a disaster or would I pop and cause a miracle?

Your fear remains strong. You are not ready to face your story, preferring instead to surround yourself with knots. Someday, they will strangle you.