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

“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.”

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

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

“I won't ever give up.”

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