My name will be Edith Proir," she says. "And there is much I am happy to forget.

How have I never realized before that for all the strong, kind parts of him, there are also hurting, broken parts?

People, even genetically damaged people, make choices. That’s what matters.’

Learning how to think in the midst of fear is a lesson that everyone needs to learn.

The truth is... you are hurting me. Not on purpose, I know that. But I love you and every second that you don´t love me back...it hurts.

I feel empty, not because of sadness, but because of relief, all the tension flowing out of me.

He bends over to untie his shoes. “So, have you been ostracized from your little crowd of devotees?” “No,” I say automatically. Then I add, “Maybe. But they aren’t my devotees.” “Please. They’re like the Cult of Four.” I can’t help but laugh. “Jealous? Wish you had a Cult of Psychopaths to call your very own?