“I was not a little mother or a hot mama. I was an eleven-year-old girl. Now, it seems to me a startlingly efficient way to age a child in a single word. Sometimes the word itself matters less than the authority with which it is spoken. It is the act of naming that claims you.”
Melissa Febos is a contemporary writer known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into personal experiences. Her works often explore themes such as gender, identity, and memory. more
“i done forgot all abt words aint got no definitions”
“Through my tears 1 found god in myself and I loved her fiercely".”
“When you accept pain with your whole heart, it stops bothering you.”
“Sarah Palin is living proof that you can't make a silk purse out of a horse's ass.”