Cat Clarke

“You have to understand that not everything in the world is black and white.”

“They had no idea that normal didn't exist for me anymore. Normal had been smashed on the rocks beneath the bridge.”

“Your brother is hilarious! And possibly gayEntangled by Cat Clarke”

“I smile. On the inside though, so no one can see. A secret smile just for me.”

“He drives a newish-looking silver van. Man in van = obviously dodgy.”

“I wanted to grab his stupid ears and smash his stupid head against the door until his stupid brains leaked out. Instead, I did nothing.”

“Kind of just existed from day to day, on weird plateau of feeling nothingness.”

“Her brain is like a filing cabinet – everything neatly stored in categories. My brain is more like soup – everything all blended and mushed together.”

“You don't deserve Jack.You don't deserve to sleep.You don't deserve to live.”

“This is the real way a friendship ends. Not with some huge screaming row, but with a gradual withdrawal. You’d think it would be less painful this way.”

“Mothers can be so dense. Just act like you approve of what we're doing. We'll soon do the exact opposite, just to spite you.”

“I remember. All of it. And it hurts. More than I'd ever thought possible.I know where I am and what I've done and why I can't move or speak or open my eyes. And I'm scared.It was all a terrible mistake.I'd like not to be here. I'd like to go home now.Please.Please”

“I won't ever give up.”