I feel like the message we’ve tried to stand by is that it’s basically okay to have scars and to show them, to show that you’ve been through all sorts of things and have come out a different person and a better person because of it.

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“when we think we know people inside out and we think we know what’s best for them we should try to remember we don’t even know what’s best for ourselves.”

“the thing is, our generation, we fight every day to get through life. it’s not always a bad fight; sometimes it’s a great, exciting fight. but you can’t let the world shake you, you have to know that the fighting is worth it and it’s worth knowing you can come through a stronger person.”

“This is what I’ve learned, in my life: Headbanging is crucial. Growing up is hard to do. There’s nothing wrong with wearing a dress.”