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“No one teaches you how to walk away from someone who you know loves you. NO one teaches you how to say good-bye.”

Quote by Ellen Hopkins

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Ellen Hopkins is an American novelist known for her poetry-in-prose novels. Her works often tackle issues affecting teenagers, such as drug abuse, domestic violence, and self-harm. Hopkins' writing style is distinctive, appreciated for its direct and candid narrative. more

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