“Sadness is awkward. Grief is awkward. A missing mother is awkward, no matter what form that missing takes. And no one likes awkward. No one knows what to do with it unless you’re the person used to receiving all those… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“I wanted you. I wanted us. You made all of this... I don't know. It sounds crazy, but you, in my life- knowing you… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“I tell myself that I don't need him. But he's the only person I want right now.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“I watch her duck into the building, a cavern in my chest so huge, I'm sure my next breath will flip me inside out.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“Even when we were together, in those quiet name-whispering moments, he never knew me. Never. And yeah, that was my fault, my choice, but… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“She felt raw, a painting that wasn't dry yet. One hard nudge and she'd smear all over the place.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“This shouldn't make sense," I say. "What?" "Us. You and me." He presses his forehead to mine. "But we do. Maybe it's crazy, yeah,… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“For a long time, when I was a little younger, I thought that was how every girl saw other girls— this mix between beauty… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“He leans forward and gives me a lopsided grin. "Everything about you is unexpected.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“Just because you're scared to like someone doesn't make the like go away.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“If anyone can inspire you to believe in real, honest-to-God love stories again, it's William Shakespeare.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“My heart is crushed within me. Here is the truth: You made me love you- your eyes and mouth and voice. You pulled me… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
