Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them – we can only love others as much as we love ourselves.
Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.”
― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection
Author knows very well how to tug at my heartstring. I cry and laugh with the characters 😭😭😭. The beginning is already so powerful. I cannot wait until I read more. Sob sob...