“When I came back from Pakistan, I wanted to take computer classes nearby. I asked my brother. I was in my home, cooking for my family, and all our relatives and guests. But I said, "I want to live my life as a woman, but I want to study." But, he told me, "Just study at home, you don't need to go out." He said, "If you go to the courses, what will our relatives say? They will lose respect for us." They told me, "We know you're feeling different, but we cannot do anything about it."” IfsKnowsWantNeedsSaidDifferentFeelingsHomeWantedCoursesLosesClassStudyBrotherComputerMy FamilyCookingMy BrotherGuestsLiving My LifePakistanHome Cooking Author:Malina Suliman
“I'm not going on a diet, I'm not trying to lose weight, because your insecurities are what make you different and if everyone looked the same, it'd be boring.” IfsKnowsWayTryingDifferentSchoolGirlLosesNiceMy FamilyWeightBoringHatedDietsInsecurityCommentBulliedLose Weight Author:Jesy Nelson
“To separate from my culture (as from my family) I had to feel competent enough on the outside and secure enough inside to live life on my own. Yet in leaving home I did not lose touch with my origins because lo mexicano is in my system. I am a turtle, wherever I go I carry 'home' on my back.” FeelsEnoughHomeCultureLosesMy OwnRootsMy FamilyLeavingSecureLive LifeCompetentTurtlesLeaving Home Author:Gloria E. Anzaldúa
“My father fled Cuba, and I will fight to defend liberty because my family knows what it's like to lose it.” KnowsFightingFatherLosesLibertyMy FamilyCuba Author:Ted Cruz
“I always remind myself if I'm having a down day because of a bad race it's not just me. That feeling I'm having is shared by my family, the team and my fans. When we win they feel the joy as well. That's why I say we win and lose together, and I definitely couldn't do it without them.” IfsFeelsWellsFeelingsTogetherJoyWinningLosesRaceTeamFansMy FamilyWinning And Losing Author:Lewis Hamilton
“You saw we could lose our lives for this child. I would consider that the greatest honor that could come to my family.” ChildrenLosesSawsOur LivesHonorMy FamilyHiding Place Book:The Hiding Place Source: The Hiding Place
“Unhappy? I was lucky. So, so lucky. And I couldn’t see it.” His eyes met hers. “I love you,” he said. “And you make me happier than I ever thought I could be. And now that I know what it’s like to be someone else—to lose myself—I want my life back. My family. You. All of it.” His eyes darkened. “I want it back.” KnowsWantSaidEyeLosesLove YouMetsLuckyMy FamilyUnhappyHis EyesSo Lucky Book:City of Lost Souls Source: City of Lost Souls
“Bottom line, Eliza— you’re my home and my family, and I don’t want to lose you. I could lose everything else, and as long as I still had you and a guitar I know I’d be all right. Do you get what I’m saying?” KnowsWantLongStillsHomeLosesLinesMy FamilyGuitarBottomBottom LineI Don't Want To Lose You Book:How to Kill a Rock Star Source: How to Kill a Rock Star