“People don't want the truth when they ask how you're doing after you lost your brother.” — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I run my fingers along the thick, fabric wallpaper to steady myself. Putting one foot in front of another feels like learning… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I want to hate him for what he did. Leaving us. It's not right. He's gone and I'm stuck here in this… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“How do you lose your brother ? You lose your grandfather, your distant uncle, your dog for Christ's sake. Not your brother.… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“It's killing me not to do everything in my power to beg you to be with me. To wait for me, because I'm waiting… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“He’s the need and the sparks and the laughter, and he touches my heart in a way it’s never been touched before. It’s terrifying… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“WHAT IS SAFE? Is safe the hands that hold you no matter what? Or is safe someone hurting enough to fight? Is safe the… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“His light blue eyes hit me just like they always have. They go through me, strip me bare, and form a knot in my… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“The problem is that when you change Romeo and Juliet’s story it ends up like that ridiculous Taylor Swift song. And that’s not what… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“People don't want the truth when they ask how you're doing after you lost your brother.” — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“As much as I should keep my heart in my chest, part of it runs away with him. And maybe that means part of… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I inhale deeply and hold it. Every time I do this lately, I feel like I need to see how long I can hold… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I lean closer and whisper. "I'm already there, so I guess I'll wait for you” — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“Like I'm flying." I smile and tilt my face closer to hers. Close enough that I can feel her breath on my face. "like… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I step in to give him a hug, but his hand comes in between us. His hand. Because he doesn't want to do any… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
