It's hard being left behind. (...) It's hard to be the one who stays.

Audrey Niffenegger
It's hard being left behind. (...) It's hard to be...
It's hard being left behind. (...) It's hard to be...
It's hard being left behind. (...) It's hard to be...
It's hard being left behind. (...) It's hard to be...
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When someone is left behind, it's hard to see them suffer. When someone stays, it's hard to see them happy. Even though staying can bring jealousy and isolation, it's still better than being left behind. It's the hardest thing in the world to be the one who stays.

Source: The Time Travelers Wife

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