He taught me to fight, to defend myself, to stand up for what I believe in, and protect people I love. I thanked him for that lesson after that weekend in New Orleans when some guy put his hands on Delia, and I had to tear him apart.

Jolene Perry
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  1. I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. - Marilyn Monroe

  2. You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth. - William W. Purkey

  3. You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. - Dr. Seuss

  4. A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you. - Elbert Hubbard

  5. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. - Unknown

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  1. My shower doesn't make everything go away. The world doesn't feel like a bigger, brighter place because my hair smells like coconuts.

  2. Do you feel safe there?" Immediately tears come down my face. "Yes.""Why does that make you cry?

  3. Something like another wave of despair crashes into me. "I'm so heavy." I blink and a tear slides down my cheek." Then you lean on us for a while. Let us carry you, Joy, until you're not heavy anymore. That's what family is.

  4. And it's true what I read about joy. It's the kind of happiness that not only fills you up but spills over. Really, all you have to do is look for it, and then have the strength to let it in. And believe it or...

  5. How do I tell her that all I want to do is roll around on my bed?

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