“Journey freely along your chosen path, in a manner of your own choosing.”
Source: The Soulful Pathway To Inspiration: 100 channeled inspirations and affirmations to positively inspire you daily
“Why aren’t you asking a hundred other guys why they don’t write strong women characters? I believe that what I’m doing should not be remarked upon, let alone honoured… Because equality is not a concept. It’s not something we should be striving for. It’s a necessity. Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women. And the misogyny that is in every culture is not a true part of the human condition. It is life out of balance, and that imbalance is sucking something out of the soul of every man and woman who is confronted with it. We need equality. Kinda now. 'So, why do you write these strong female characters?' Because you’re still asking me that question."
[Equality Now speech, May 15, 2006]”
“If you want a new tomorrow, then make new choices today.”
“If you have been raped or sexually assaulted and you have been blamed, or fear that you may be blamed, I just want you to understand this: You are not to blame. There is nothing you did to make someone hurt you, nor is there anything you could have done differently to prevent or stop it.”
Source: To the Survivors: One Man's Journey as a Rape Crisis Counselor with True Stories of Sexual Violence
“I lived through this horror, and no one can tell me I have to stay quiet.
"I have been silenced long enough, and I will not allow that family to silence me again. I will continue to speak out and make sure my voice is heard.”
Source: Living for Today: From Incest and Molestation to Fearlessness and Forgiveness
“Cause' baby you're a firework!”
Source: Firework: Piano/vocal/guitar, Original Sheet Music Edition
“Just one person. It really honestly just takes one positive person. One positive person can help you. And that can go a long, long way. - Alexis”
Source: To the Survivors: One Man's Journey as a Rape Crisis Counselor with True Stories of Sexual Violence
“When you’re given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The world doesn’t give things, you take things. If you learn one thing from me, it should probably be that.”
Source: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
“Always know there are friends somewhere rooting for you. There are people you don’t know, always praying for you and lifting you before God. - Jenee, from "To the Survivors".”
Source: To the Survivors: One Man's Journey as a Rape Crisis Counselor with True Stories of Sexual Violence
“Now, it’s undeniably true that male writers (including yours truly) are generally and commercially allowed to write about “girl stuff” without being penalized for doing so. In part this is the same old shit it’s always been ... I’ve said before that men who write mostly about men win prizes for revealing the human condition, while women who write about both men and women are filed away as writing “womens’ issues.” Likewise, in fantasy, the imprimatur of a dude somehow makes stuff like romance, relationship drama, introspection, and adorable animal companions magically not girly after all.
In a sense, we male fantasists are allowed to be like money launderers for girl cooties."
[Game of Thrones and Invisible Cootie Vectors (blog post, March 30, 2014)]”