You are stronger than you know—but you can also be crueler than you realize.
The smallest words have the power to break your heart.
You will change. You’re not the same person you were three years ago, or even three minutes ago, and that’s okay—especially if you didn’t like who you were a moment ago.
People come and go. Some are like cigarette breaks, fleeting and brief. Others are like forest fires, leaving lasting marks.
You won’t truly appreciate your name until you hear someone say it in their sleep.
It’s okay not to open the curtains. Some days, the world can wait.
Never hesitate to text someone. If you love them at 4 a.m., tell them. If you still love them at 9:30 a.m., tell them again.
Have a safe place. Whether it’s your kitchen floor or the Travel section of a bookstore, find somewhere that feels like home.
You’ll have fears—spiders, clowns, eating alone—but your biggest fear will be that people see you the way you see yourself.
Sometimes, looking at someone will feel like staring into the sun. And sometimes, someone will look at you as if you are the sun. Wait for that.
You’ll learn how to sleep alone, how to avoid the cold corners of the bed, but still find ways to fill it.
Always be friends with the broken people—they know how to survive.
You can love and hate someone at the same time. You can miss them so much that it aches, yet still ignore your phone when they call.
You are good at something. Whether it’s making someone laugh or remembering their birthday, don’t let anyone tell you those things don’t matter.
You will always be hungry for love. Even when someone is lying next to you, you’ll envy the pillow that touches their cheek and the sheet that covers their skin.
Loneliness isn’t about the number of people around you, but about how many truly understand you.
People don’t always say “I love you” directly. Sometimes it sounds like, “Why didn’t you call me back?” or “Let me know when you get home.” Make sure you’re listening.
You will be okay. No matter what, you will be okay.
