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. Itโs time to throw the switch on this spotlight. If I can inspire other kids to speak their truth, then everything Iโve been through will have been worth it.
Susane ColasantiThat's the cool thing about having a best friend. They know what your pain feels like already, so you don't have to explain it.
Susane ColasantiSomewhere underneath it all, I know he doesn't deserve to take up space in my brain.
Susane ColasantiYou canโt ever know the real anybody unless youโre friends with them. And sometimes not even then.
Susane Colasanti