“Seeing Tristan had never been the nightmare. My desire to be' normal' was - to become something I was never meant to be. Safe and complacent. To survive, but not to live. 'There's so much more than that.” — Kara Swanson Copy Share Image
“ I hold my breath, not wanting the words to ring as true as they do. He pauses, letting those three words wash over… — Kara Swanson Copy Share Image
“Why would you give up your life from a world that doesn't even believe you exist?' A cough wracks his body, but his grip… — Kara Swanson Copy Share Image
“Today I am not the girl who's parents didn't love her. Or the women who's crazy. Or the aunt who can't keep a job.… — Kara Swanson Copy Share Image
“Those men tried to take away your ability to live. Even after you escaped. Your shrink, the people at your school, your family... everyone… — Kara Swanson Copy Share Image
“Seeing Tristan had never been the nightmare. My desire to be' normal' was - to become something I was never meant to be. Safe… — Kara Swanson Copy Share Image
“I shake my head and rub the bridge of my nose. "There's a whole lot more at stake here than just my happiness, so… — Kara Swanson Copy Share Image
