I stand on the edge of a cliff, wondering if I'm going to fall or jump.
I feel like any minute a guy in a lavender suit will burst into the room with a microphone and bellow, Another alternate-reality moment brought to you by Adolescence!
Guidando verso casa sono quasi una ragazza vera.
Dr. StupidParker says that when I'm sad it really means I'm angry and when I'm angry it really means I'm afraid.
Congratulations, she said formally.You have gradated.
Censorship is the child of fearthe father of ignoranceand the desperate weapon of fascists everywhere.
Too many grown-ups tell kids to follow their dreamslike that's going to get them somewhereAuntie Laurie says follow your nightmares insteadcuz when you figure out what's eating you aliveyou can slay i...
You have to know what you stand for, not just what you stand against.
Too many grown ups tell kids to follow their dreams, like that's going to get them somewhere. Auntie Laurie says follow your nightmares instead. Because when you figure out what's eating you alive, yo...
The constitution does not recognize different classes of citizenship based on time spent living in the country. I am a citizen, with the same rights as your son, or you. As a citizen, and as a student...
The box opens and the razors slide out, whisper sweet.Used to be that my whole body was my canvas-hot cuts licking my ribs, ladder rungs climbing my arms, thick milkweed stalks shooting up my thighs.
Rape wounds deeply, splits openyour core with shrapnel.The stench of the injury attracts maggotswhich hatch into clouds of doubt and self-loathingthe dirt you feel inside you nourishesanxiety, depress...
Persephone tucks a lock of Ophelia's hairbehind the shell of her ear andOphelia takes Persephone's hand and gentlykisses the palm.
Nothing is perfect. Flaws are interesting. Be the tree.
No, I am never setting foot in this house again it scares me and makes me sad and I wish you could be a mom whose eyes worked but I don't think you can.
Mr Freeman: Art without emotion is like chocolate cake without sugar. It makes you gag. He sticks his finger down his throat. The next time you work on your trees, don't think about trees. Think about...
Let me ask you something. We’re fighting for freedom, right? I picked my words carefully. So why is that man allowed to own Baumfree and Bett? Well, he said slowly, we’re fighting for our freedom. Not...
I had let down my shields, that was the problem. The crazy inside Dad had infected me, weakened me so that when Finn smiled, I'd been vulnerable. I'd dropped my shields and let myself pretend that som...
I drift into the armpits of strangers, tasting their manic salt, and sleep to forget everything.
Homework is not an option. My bed is sending out serious nap rays. I can't help myself. The fluffy pillows and warm comforter are more powerful than I am. I have no choice but to snuggle under the cov...