SEEING BELIEVING what’s in front of you is not necessarily the entire story

The huge problems we deal with every day are actually really small. We’re so focused on what bothers us that we don’t even try to see our lives from a clearer perspective.

No one should be ashamed to speak up. Shame makes it easy for neglect and abuse and bullying to stay huddled together in their dark corner. It’s time to throw the switch on this spotlight. If I can inspire other kids to speak their truth, then everything I’ve been through will have been worth it.

Because I still love him. You can't just turn love off. You still feel it.

You can never completely know anyone, no matter how well you think you do. There will always be some truth about them you don’t ever get to know.

I thought following a straight road would lead me right to my destination. Like the road would just take me there because I was following all the rules. And if the road curved, I couldn't be sure about where I was going. But look where it got me. Maybe it's time for a detour.

Not even a repeat of Dawson’s Creek makes me feel better.