And they just slam the door. And they don't peek into that land any more. And they forget that teens and tweens are people, absolutely just as much as adults are. And their problems may play out on a smaller scale, but the things they go through are equally as valid as a CEO trying to figure out how to… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share
Suck it up. This is the life you chose for yourself, so buck up and deal. — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
I didn't like being alone. Being alone was slightly better than having to deal with people, that's all. Or so I'd convinced… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
If she did see, I hoped she' be amazed. Amazed and thankful, because without even asking, she'd received a genuine autograph from… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
You have to be nicer to me," I said. Again he laughed. "What? I'm the King of nice. What are you talking about?" "You have to be nicer to me or... or..." "Or what?" he said. Still Lars, still charming and jokey, but with a thread of fear. It snaked in and pierced my numbness and almost broke my resolve.… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share
“He leaned in and kissed her, because now that he knew he could, he planned on kissing her every chance he got.” — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
I think that ties in with issues of identity as well - that sometimes there are parts of us we want to hide, and… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
But you have to live in the present. You have to take the old and make it new -- that's my point. — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
Even so, I was proud of myself for taking action at all. I didn't hide or run away or pretend the ugliness didn't happen.… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
I'm a southern girl, and I grew up with this slightly schizophrenic upbringing where I bounced back and forth between Atlanta, Georgia, and a… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
“Because it's good for nothing," I said. keeping my eyes on Tommy. "Because one worthless piece of shit deserves another.” — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
We are all flawed, my dear. Every one of us. And believe me, we've all made mistakes. You've just got to take a good… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
“If you sense that someone feels disconnected, reach out to them," the speaker urges. "buy them a soda. Compliment their new hairdo. It'll make them feel better, and you'll feel better knowing you've been a channel of grace." Jolene leans over and whispers, "My pen is feeling disconnected. Will you be a channel of grave and get it for me?"… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share
Knowledge was more powerful than fear. Love was stronger than hate. — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
“Kids are doing meth in every town in the country, Cat. Dang. Get your head out of your butt.” — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
