Family was a fertile breeding ground for the kind of psychological bacteria that warped minds and devoured hope. — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
“Her immediate, instinctive response was to distract herself with physical pain. She wanted to go to the kitchen and get a knife and cut herself to relieve the pressure and clear her mind.” — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
We do the best we can," she said softly, looking inward. "And punish ourselves for it. I've tried to make my choices with the… — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
In a lifestyle where there are no boundaries, it becomes a challenge to find one's true self. If everything comes easily, there is no… — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
“Throw up" Victor said. Bacteria, he believed, would run up his arms and gain access to his brain through his ear canals. "Vomit. Puke.… — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
“Never show your fear or your weaknesses, doll. Someone will spin you around and knock you flat with it when you least expect it.” — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
“Perps didn't always get their just deserts in this life. That was one of the reasons she kept believing in God, the hope that… — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
“Man, y'all make the Addams family look like Ozzie and Harriet."(Annie)” — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
“But that’s what bravery is: to be afraid and do what you have to do anyway. You can’t have courage without fear.” — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
I so admire the discipline, the work ethic, and the sacrifices fighters make to master all aspects of mixed martial arts. — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
Minnesotans hate zeal. Zeal is right up there on the list of suspicious emotional behaviors like joy and despair. Always err on the side… — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
She had the kind of looks that had probably been quite pretty in high school, but were now worn down by years of smoking… — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
“Instincts were to be trusted above the teachings of an allegedly polite society. If she felt something was wrong, then something was probably wrong.” — Tami Hoag Copy Share Image
