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Emery Lord

Emery Lord is a celebrated American author known for her heartfelt young adult novels. Her works often explore themes of friendship, mental health, and self-discovery, resonating with readers through authentic characters and emotional depth. Lord's notable books include "Open Road Summer" and "The Start of Me and You." With a background in English literature, she combines her passion for storytelling with a keen insight into the adolescent experience.

Quotes

Sometimes you have to choose between pretending everything is alright or admitting that it's not.

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self-acceptancetruth

Life is full of moments that are hard to define. Goodbye, for instance. How do you know when you'll see someone for the last time?

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farewelluncertainty

It's amazing how much one person can change the way you see the world.

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perspectiveinfluence

Finding someone you can really connect with is like winning the lottery. It happens so rarely, but when it does, it's life-changing.

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connectionrelationships

You can't control how other people feel about you. The only thing you can control is how you react to it.

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self-controlemotions

Sometimes you have to let go of the life you had planned to make room for the life that's waiting for you.

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adaptationresilience

The best kind of friendships are the ones that make you feel like you've known each other forever, even if you've only just met.

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friendshipconnection

Love is scary and beautiful at the same time. It has the power to heal and the power to break you.

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loveemotions

You have to take risks if you want to find out who you're meant to be. Playing it safe will only keep you stuck.

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self-discoverytaking chances

Sometimes it's hard to find the right words to say, but silence can speak volumes if you're willing to listen.

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communicationsilence

Life is a series of choices, and each choice you make brings you closer to the person you're becoming.

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choicespersonal growth

You don't have to change who you are to fit into someone else's idea of perfection. You are already enough.

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self-acceptanceauthenticity