She was becoming sad. There is no joy involved in following others' expectations of yourself
Miriam ToewsAfter that we tried thirty-nine times to stand together on the tube until we finally did. It was fun. I liked the falling part, and holding hangs. Relationships were so easy when all you had to work on was standing up together.
Miriam ToewsIf you have to end up in the hospital, try to focus all your pain in your heart rather than your head.
Miriam ToewsConversing with children is a fine art.... An art form that demands large amounts of both honesty and misdirection. Or maybe discretion is a better word.
Miriam Toews