I allowed myself to suffer how jarringly destructive the present feels and how fragile the past.

she looked up at the stars and gave Tibby thanks. She didn't have to throw her thoughts far to know they reached her.

Being able to depend on someone doesn't mean you're dependent on them.

I just dont know how...to think less. If you know how, then teach me...

Once someone's hurt you, it's harder to relax around them, harder to think of them as safe to love. But it doesn't stop you from wanting them.

I want to be like water. I want to slip through fingers, but hold up a ship.