“We can’t conquer the things that are bigger than ourselves; we can’t even escape them. It is the wind that decides our destination, far more than ourselves. All that we are able to do is pack our bags, hop on board, raise the anchor and set the sails. We can only trust the wind and go on and on.” FaithSeaAcceptanceTrustDepressionAbuseRecoverySurvivorEscapeWanderess Book:The Wanderess and her Suitcase Source: The Wanderess and her Suitcase
“She had had many men before her father’s death and after they’d found each other. As if the pain would go away when enough souls showed her love—made love to her or made her forget her name for a night.” LovePainSexDepressionAddictionDrugsEscapeNumbness Book:The Wanderess and her Suitcase Source: The Wanderess and her Suitcase
“No darkness could stay forever; such was life. All the great stories were filled with struggle, and there would always be a way to conquer the shadows, even if all seemed lost as it did now. There would always be a new dawn and a new day; the sun would rise, and so would I if I didn’t give up on myself. It was for the bright days, the ones filled with love and laughter, that I had to keep fighting. It was for the people and the places and the things I loved that I stayed alive. Nothing would ever be the same after I had been hurt so deeply, but to still have the courage to love—that was real bravery, the bravery people talked about in stories and tales.” HopeHealingDarknessDepressionAbuseRecoverySurvivingFighting For Love Book:The Wanderess and her Suitcase Source: The Wanderess and her Suitcase