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How the Light Gets In
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"How the Light Gets In" Quotes

A troubled young man struggles to find his place in the world while navigating the complexities of family and relationships.

Quotes

I was relieved to be alone, and then I was lonely.

M.J. Hyland

lonelinessrelief

I wasn't brave, only desperate.

M.J. Hyland

braverydesperation

I was sick of pretending to be happy. I just wanted to feel it.

M.J. Hyland

happinesspretense

I wanted to be the one to do the leaving, but I didn't know what to do with the freedom.

M.J. Hyland

leavingfreedom

I felt like I was standing on the edge of everything.

M.J. Hyland

uncertaintyanxiety

I didn't want to be the person who was always waiting for others to make her life better.

M.J. Hyland

independenceself-improvement

I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew I didn't want to live like that anymore.

M.J. Hyland

self-discoverychange

I didn't want to be tied to anyone or anything. I wanted to be free and alone.

M.J. Hyland

freedomindependence

I felt like I was unraveling, but I didn't know how to stop it.

M.J. Hyland

self-destructionhelplessness

I was tired of being the person who always had to be strong.

M.J. Hyland

strengthvulnerability