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.

I want deeper connections with the people around me. I need to reach out more. Because not everyone leaves. Sometimes if you reach out, the person you’re trying to reach will be right there waiting.

but then you realize that this ‘whole package’ everyone’s looking for is unattainable. No one can be everything you want them to be.

I still love him. And here's the worst part. I want him back. - Ree

All I know is, if we don't eat soon I'm going to chew off a limb. And I can't guarentee it'll be mine.

Maybe it's just hart to see what's right in front of you while you're frantically searching for it.

It’s interesting how something that comes so easily to one person can be so impossible for someone else.