“I can't surround myself with people who are hiding their pain beneath swagger and a grin.” — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“Laughter feels like our flotation device -- it won't pull us out of the storm, but it might carry us through, if… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“There I was, clinging to the scraps of happiness that I could finally feel again: coffee and books and an afternoon with… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“Do you think we could be friends for infinity? she asked. After a moment, I said, Yeah. I’m pretty sure we could… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“This past year has been a lesson in letting go and holding on, and I don't know what to make of it.… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“In the moments when I feel like being truly happy is an impossible puzzle, one I'm not meant to figure out, if… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“This is the currency of friendship, traded over years and miles, and I hope it's an even exchange someday. For now, I… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“And I want to be one of them. I want to be one of them so, so badly - to fit into… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“I swear his looks are pure Darwinism. If he wasn't so cute, someone would have killed him for being annoying by now.” — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“And I want to be one of them. I want to be one of them so, so badly - to fit into this balance,… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“There I was, clinging to the scraps of happiness that I could finally feel again: coffee and books and an afternoon with my best… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“Because I've recently learned, in a very painful way, that life is short. And I don't want to waste my time with anyone who… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“Matt's still watching my face closely, as if nerdy glasses are going to manifest on my face.” — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“Summer crushes happen all the time, right? Because you feel far away from the real world, everything seems more...possible. Every person seems more vital.” — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“I’ve been arguing on the side of a dirt road with a petulant singer who’s wearing a guitar on his back. This entire scene… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“Not even Dee's good influence could keep me from trying to hurt my parents the way they hurt me. At least that's what my… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
