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Allison van Diepen

Allison van Diepen is a Canadian author renowned for her captivating young adult novels that often explore themes of urban life, romance, and resilience. With a background in education, she draws inspiration from her experiences as a high school teacher. Her popular works, including "Street Pharm" and "Snitch," resonate with readers through their authentic characters and gripping narratives, making her a notable voice in contemporary teen literature.

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Sometimes you have to be strong for yourself. You have to know that you're a good person and a good friend. What's meant to be will end up good and what's not - won't. Love is worth fighting for, but sometimes you can't be the only one fighting. At times, people need to fight for you. If they don't, you just have to move on and realize what you gave them was more than they were willing to give you.

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The world doesn't work that way. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Sometimes good things happen to bad people. Sometimes it's hard to see justice in the world, but it's there, even if it's not within our reach.

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It's easy to be a hero when you have nothing to lose. It's harder to be one when you're risking everything.

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Sometimes it's easier to pretend everything's okay than to admit how messed up your life really is.

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Fear is a powerful motivator. It can make you do things you never thought possible, both good and bad.

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It's not about how others see you; it's about how you see yourself. You are more than what meets the eye.

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Sometimes the people we love the most are the ones who hurt us the deepest. It's a painful truth, but it's a part of life.

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Time doesn't heal all wounds, but it does help us learn to live with the pain.

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We all have our own demons to face. It's how we confront them that defines us.

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Love is not always logical. It's messy and complicated, but it's worth every moment.

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Don't let the darkness consume you. Find the light within and let it guide you through.

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There is strength in vulnerability. It takes courage to open up and let others in.

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