Asma Al-Khshali

“Over the years, I had come to understand many things, but one was the clearest of all: you can survive anything if only you have one true friend.”
― Meara O'Hara, The Wanderess and her Suitcase

“No matter
how strong you are
as a person
loving a weak man
is like
sucking the blood
out of your body
drop by drop
by your own lips
- abusive relations”
― Jyoti Patel, ANAMIKA: BEYOND WORDS

“This is what I know of pride. I know that it keeps the secrets of cruel men. I know that it holds us in the shadows, because we are too proud to admit we need help. I know that pride values a man's reputation over a woman's life. It calls her selfish for speaking up, even when she speaks the truth. Especially then.”
― Kyrie McCauley, If These Wings Could Fly

“Dear Liar, I've collected evidence from my family, friends, and even online. It proves that I'm not what you told others I was. I'm not crazy. I'm not alone. I'm not unloved. I'm not useless. I'm not stupid. In fact, I'm intelligent. I'm beautiful. I'm useful. I'm loved. I am not alone.”
― Mitta Xinindlu