The knowledge that she would never be loved in return acted upon her ideas as a tide acts upon cliffs. Jun 15, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
My mother used to tell me that when push comes to shove, you always know who to turn to. That being a family isn't a social construct but an instinct. Jun 15, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
When you loved someone and had to let them go, there will always be that small part of yourself that whispers, "What was it that you wanted and why didn't you fight for it? Jun 15, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
The most confused you will ever get is when you try to convince your heart and spirit of something your mind knows is a lie. Jun 15, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
I'll be your family now," he says. "I love you," I say. (....)He stares at me. I wait with my hands clutching his arms for stability as he considers his response. He frowns at me. "Say it again.""Tobias," I say, "I love you. Jun 15, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out. Jun 15, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
This is part of what a family is about, not just love. It's knowing that your family will be there watching out for you. Nothing else will give you that. Not money. Not fame. Not work. Jun 14, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it. Jun 14, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
But grief makes a monster out of us sometimes . . . and sometimes you say and do things to the people you love that you can't forgive yourself for. Jun 14, 2024 - Fabian Biese>