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“Her tragedy was that she always found men to save her. She never had to save herself. She never knew she could.”

Book:A Rule Against Murder

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A Rule Against Murder

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Louise Penny

Louise Penny is a Canadian author renowned for her mystery novel series, set in the backdrop of Quebec, Canada. Her works are known for their intricate plotlines and nuanced psychological portrayals. more

“As an adult, emerging from the ether's of an abusive childhood, i found myself left with a constant craving for protection, safety and security. I spent many years living my life, waiting for the other shoe to drop. I needed to control everything, in an effort to prevent any harm from coming my way (even though control is an illusion). It took me many years to realize i had to become that safe harbor for myself. And that part of becoming that safe harbor was not about avoiding life, but rather, developing the confidence and coping skills to know that i would have what it takes to find my way through life's inevitable trials and tribulations.”

Security Safety Protection Save Yourself Safe Harbor Jaeda Dewalt Coping With Life Developing Coping Skills Surviving Childhood Abuse

Author:Jaeda DeWalt

“It takes faith to follow your dreams and courage to reach them.”

Faith Courage Dreams

Author:E'yen A. Gardner

“It's better to write something, anything, than to starve the monster. The monster must feed. And it will feed on your soul if not your words. Its appetite is insatiable. Write to save yourself from the monster.”

Writing Soul Appetite Writing Quotes Monster Insatiable Save Yourself Feed Starve

Author:Don Roff

“Did you really think giving yourself up to me would save her?” Miles gave a wide, slow smile that showed the glint of his fangs, his eyes never leaving Reegan’s face even as Kelsey moved into his line of sight. “Not at all. I merely thought it would give her time to save herself, you deluded piece of shit.”

Vampire Strong Women Save Yourself

Book:Phoenix Rising

Source: Phoenix Rising

“The fish will not blame you. You have to do this. I will not look at you and think you're a bad brother. Nobody will. You have to leave because this time you have to save yourself.”

Grief Save Yourself

Author:Hannah Moskowitz

“Intent on not worrying for the rest of the day, I jumped out of bed and plugged my iPack into the radio. I selected 'Save Yourself' and heard the guitar strumming from the speakers. The singer's voice drifted over waves in the atmosphere, swaying between air currents, and entered my mind producing a relaxing effect.”

Music Save Yourself Kaleo Songs For The Soul

Book:The Grate

Source: The Grate

“Trauma isn’t going to win today. Remember how Daphne turned into the laurel tree? This is what you must do too. Form your own roots, feed from the earth that still loves you. Remember how.”

Trauma Love Yourself Trauma Healing Save Yourself Trauma Survivor

Book:Great Goddesses: Life Lessons from Myths and Monsters

Source: Great Goddesses: Life Lessons from Myths and Monsters

“You won't eat to save yourself, but you will to save a stranger. How interesting.”

Stranger Eat Save Yourself

Book:The Shadow Throne

Source: The Shadow Throne

“I never stopped trying to save you, so don't you fucking dare stop trying to save yourself.”

Save Yourself

Book:A Spindle Splintered

Source: A Spindle Splintered

“Your magic is there, if only you would let it be instead of fighting it all the time.”

Magic Believe In Yourself Save Yourself

Book:Looking Glass

Source: Looking Glass

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