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“I'm afraid so," Papa signs. "We can't hide from our ancestors' misdeeds."
I interrupt. "But we can make our own choices now.”
― Ann Clare LeZotte, Show Me a Sign

“I am tired of existing. I want to live”
― Laila Sabreen, You Truly Assumed

“Every heart is a reservoir of emotions, filled with moments of joy, loss, and everything in between. Sometimes, in our attempts to shield ourselves from the world's harshness, we mask our sorrow with a semblance of stoicism. If we can pause to listen to the whispers of our own hearts and those around us, we may unearth the profound connections that bind us in our shared human experience.”
― An Marke

“I take a shower, then make tomato soup from scratch for lunch. As I puree tomatoes in a blender, Mom leans on the counter, sipping her tea.
“You know that comes ready-made in a tin,” she points out.
“Canned soup isn’t made with love,” I say.
“Love is messy.” she points to the tomato-splashed spoons, pots, and measuring cups in the sink.
“Worth it,” I reply.”
― Saadia Faruqi, A Place at the Table