So many times it seemed like there were chances to stop things before they started. Or even stop them in midstream. But it was even worse when you knew in that very moment that there was still time to save yourself, and yet you couldn't even budge.
Sarah DessenYouโre always a kid around your parentsโฆ Unless theyโre acting like children. Then you donโt get the chance.
Sarah DessenOf course it hurts", she grumbled, tipping my head further back. "Life sucks. Get over it
Sarah DessenOnce I turned eighteen, I could cut myself off from everyone and finally get what I wanted, which was to be on my own, once and for all. ~Ruby, pg 38
Sarah Dessen