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“How someone reacts to your sadness says a lot about how long they’re going to be in your life.”

“You are so good. So good, you’re always feeling so much. And sometimes it feels like you’re gonna bust wide open from all the feeling, don’t it? People like you are the best in the world, but you sure do suffer for it.”

“Grief is a cruel kind of education. You learn how ungentle mourning can be, how full of anger. You learn how glib condolences can feel. You learn how much grief is about language, the failure of language and the grasping for language.”

“You can’t control how they treat you, but you can control if you accept it.”

“At your absolute best, you still won’t be good enough for the wrong person. At your worst, you’ll still be worth it to the right person.”

“Never quit believing in yourself.”

“Life is messy. Be brave.”

“Love those who love you when you have nothing to offer but your company.”