26 Quotes by Lynn Weingarten

Life messes us up in so many ways, messes all of us right the hell up. And when we fumble and bumble around, crashing into one another, stepping on toes and hearts, it’s not on purpose. Being a person is nearly impossible.

I cranked the radio and sang loud. I needed to hear a live human voice, and I was my own best hope.

Finding a best friend is like finding a true love: when you meet yours, you just know.

Sometimes, when there’s danger, the answer is to curl into yourself and wait.

I realize yes, this is done. After all this time, after so much thinking and worrying, clinging so tightly. Just like that, there is nothing to hold on to.

The faraway monster always looks different than the monster in front of you, in your arms, in your heart. When someone you cherish does something incomprehensible, you will find reasons to decide they are the exception. You will cling to the details, tell yourself, but this is different. But it never is.

Her eyes meet mine and she smiles. And I swear it’s like the whole goddamn sun is beaming right out of it.

No matter how smart you are, you’ll just never be able to imagine any of what’s coming for you, not until it’s right there, standing on your throat.

The messed-up thing is how so many people think your body is their business, especially if you’re a girl.