crush so intense you start looking forward to waking up everyday, counting days till you see them again, almost get run over walking on the streets because you were busy daydreaming and giggling
someone taking the time to explain how they are feeling hurt as a result of our actions means they value our presence in their life. they’re giving us a chance to show up in a way that is comfortable for both parties. when people stop explaining to us how they feel, they’ll exit.
emotional abuse isn't always yelling and cursing. it can be as simple as ignoring you and withholding affection. you deal with this for years and it'll change you
This is one of my absolute favourite paintings. The house, the lawn, the plants, the pots — even the car — are all exactly like my grandfather’s home in Faisalabad. In lawn chairs just like these, I read to him in his last days. This is how I imagine my neighbours saw us.