Fear Quote by Becky Albertalli

“It's more that I want to leap in and say certain things and do certain things, but I always seem to hold myself back. I think a big part of me is afraid.” quote by Becky Albertalli — Download Open image

““It's more that I want to leap in and say certain things and do certain things, but I always seem to hold myself back. I think a big part of me is afraid.””

Becky Albertalli

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