“Physical intimacy isn’t and can never be an effective substitute for emotional intimacy.”

“...we use intimacy to refer to the physical when it really pertains to the spiritual ..”

“depression is not a side effect of cancer. Depression is a side effect of dying.”

“Just remember that sometimes, the way you think about a person isn’t the way they actually are… People are different when you can smell them and see them up close…”

“Depression is a side effect of dying. (Canceris also a side effect of dying. Almosteverything is, really.)”

“But, in fact, depression is not a side effect of cancer. Depression is a side effect of dying. - Hazel Grace Lancaster”

“Whenever you read a cancer booklet or website or whatever, they always list depression among the side effects of cancer. But, in fact, depression is not a side effect of cancer. Depression is a side effect of dying.”