“Everyone has moments of weakness. But that doesn't make you weak.” — Katie Alender Courage Copy Share Image
“And I thought chivalry was dead!"... "Maybe it is. I opened a door into her head.” — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“Stay sunny, we said. Because if you don't everyone will know you're a monster” — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“How could something that made a person feel so safe be so BAD?” — Katie Alender Alexis-warren Copy Share Image
“I've been bad. I've been good. Weak and Strong. Brave and afraid. A hero and a killer.” — Katie Alender Weak and strong Copy Share Image
“How could something taht made a person feel so safe be so BAD?” — Katie Alender Alexis-warren Copy Share Image
“You can leave a door open for your 'friends,' but the truth is anybody can come in through that open door. And… — Katie Alender Truth Copy Share Image
“I can't help it, Alexis," he said "I want to make you think too much...and then I want to hear the things… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“some student who’d been caught putting bumper stickers that said ‘Gas Guzzler’ on every SUV in the parking lot.” — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“Kissing was an extension of that, a celebration. A little party between us, amplifying our naive joy, our faith that the world… — Katie Alender Kissing Copy Share Image
“Stay sunny, we said to each other. Because if you don't the whole world will know you're a monster.” — Katie Alender Whole world Copy Share Image
“Apparently when it's two people, it's quirky and funny, but when it's a person doing the same stuff on her own, it's… — Katie Alender Double standards Copy Share Image
“Loving this quote: "Find the people who treat you the way you deserve to be treated. Tell everyone else to go to… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“NEED seemed like a really powerful word - - a powerful word containing a lot of powerlessness.” — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“That's the pathetic thing about high school. Everyone tries so hard to be something they aren't. It's gotten so I don't know… — Katie Alender Bad Copy Share Image
“It wouldn't hurt you to show a little school spirit," Mom said. As if she were a fan of high school football.… — Katie Alender High school Copy Share Image
“Somehow suspension sounded way worse than detention. Detention happens to everybody. Suspension, though - that's for the sociopaths. I wasn't a hundred… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“I know where they are.' 'Where?' 'Why should I tell you?' 'Because, if I don't have a suitcase, I can't go to… — Katie Alender Spring break Copy Share Image
“So here's the deal: I speak up in class, I get sent to office. Megan speaks up in class, she's a "strong,… — Katie Alender Computers Copy Share Image
“I hope you don't really see yourself that way," I said. He turned to look at me and narrowed his eyes. "How… — Katie Alender Eyes Said Copy Share Image
“I dreamed I was standing on an island in a swamp full of alligators. I could see their backs floating in the… — Katie Alender Alexis Copy Share Image
“Oh." He sat in confused silence for a few seconds. "Can I ask you a very serious question?" "I rather you didn't,"… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“I was deep in a dream about photography-walking through a strange city with buildings that stretched so high they disappeared into the… — Katie Alender As-dead-as-it-gets Copy Share Image
“As I went to stand up, I felt a tiny point of pressure on my back. "Don't move," Kasey whispered. I stayed… — Katie Alender Alexis Copy Share Image
“I'd always assumed Beth and I would be friends forever. But then in middle of the eighth grade, the Goldbergs went through… — Katie Alender Beth Copy Share Image
“So now, not only did my best friend leave, but the cheerleaders and their mindless followers assumed I was personally responsible for… — Katie Alender Aggression Copy Share Image
“But I wouldn't tell them a thing. The less they knew, the better. I was positive of that. Ignorance is bliss, and… — Katie Alender As-dead-as-it-gets Copy Share Image
“Just say something real. Everyone just always tries so hard, and it all comes out the same. I just want someone to… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
