You love someone, you open yourself up to suffering. That’s the sad truth. Maybe they’ll break your heart; maybe you’ll break their heart and never be able to look at yourself in the same way. Those are the risks. That’s the burden. Like wings, they have weight. We feel that weight on our backs, but they are a burden that lift us. Burdens that allow us to fly.

—Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don’t get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

She’s hurt. Mentally and emotionally. But everyday, she walks outside with a smile on her face, because that’s just who she is; the girl who never stopped smiling. 

it’s never going to be the same, and that’s what’s killing me.

Sometimes people tell you they care. Sometimes people tell you they love you. Sometimes people say they want you. Sometimes people say they will catch you when you fall. Sometimes people say they will never leave you. Sometimes people say they will never hurt you. Sometimes people say they would die for you. Sometimes people say that you are worth it. Sometimes people say it’s going to be okay. Sometimes people say that you are the one sight they never tire of. And sometimes people lie.

And I’m done hoping that we can work it out,
I’m done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around.

I’m done thinking, that you could ever change.
I know my heart will never be the same, 
but I’m telling myself I’ll be okay.
Even on my weakest days, I get a little bit stronger.

I wanted you back
I’m so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had

And I’m gon’ always be the best thing you never had
Oh I bet it sucks to be you right now

I never want to see you unhappy
I thought you’d want the same for me

fear exists in the one place you can never escape,

your mind.

NIGHTNIGHT by DEDDY