I needed words because unhappy families are conspiracies of silence. The one who breaks the silence is never forgiven. He or she must learn to forgive him or herself.
~ Jeanette Winterson, "Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?"
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My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart. - Maya Angelou
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