Quote

Apparently, it used to be extremely common for families to have two parents. They stayed together because that’s what all the other parents did. Now there are so many options, so many different ways to be a family. So many ways to rip a family apart.

Susane Colasanti

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Susane Colasanti
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: May 1
Author
Writer
New Jersey
United States
Way
Parent
Options
Common
Stayed
Family
Apparently
Two
Extremely
Used
Families
Together
Apart
Many
Parents
Different
Ways
Rip

More quotes by Susane Colasanti

Image
It feels incredible to be outside when I’m supposed to be inside. The sensation of freedom is intoxicating. - Sara
Susane Colasanti
Image
I want deeper connections with the people around me. I need to reach out more. Because not everyone leaves. Sometimes if you reach out, the person you’re trying to reach will be right there waiting.
Susane Colasanti
Image
I thought following a straight road would lead me right to my destination. Like the road would just take me there because I was following all the rules. And if the road curved, I couldn't be sure about where I was going. But look where it got me. Maybe it's time for a detour.
Susane Colasanti
Image
but then you realize that this ‘whole package’ everyone’s looking for is unattainable. No one can be everything you want them to be.
Susane Colasanti
Image
You can’t violate someone’s trust and expect there to be no consequences.
Susane Colasanti
Image
Following your heart means allowing the possibility of finding true love to be stronger than the fear of rejection.
Susane Colasanti
Image
Now that I know where this life is going, it's time to decide how I'll get there.
Susane Colasanti
Image
That's the cool thing about having a best friend. They know what your pain feels like already, so you don't have to explain it.
Susane Colasanti
Image
I'm thinking that it might actually be possible for things to work out sometimes. Definitely not everything and maybe not the way you imagined. But sometimes, when you least expected it, life surprises you.
Susane Colasanti
Image
And there are a million possibilities. Like the possibility of going separate ways. Together.
Susane Colasanti
Image
No one can be everything you want them to be.
Susane Colasanti
Image
A geek is like a dork. Someone who’s on the fringe, who you wouldn’t want to hang out with. A nerd is someone too weird and smart to fit in with the masses. Like me.” “You’re not a nerd!” “It’s okay. I know who I am. I consider it a compliment. I like when people tell me I’m weird.” I cram four Cheez Doodles into my mouth. “I mean, why be normal?
Susane Colasanti
Image
Because my life isn't going to wait around while I figure out how to make it work.
Susane Colasanti
Image
It's up to me to create the life I want.
Susane Colasanti
Image
I want to be the kind of person who can do that. Move on and forgive people and be healthy and happy. It seems like an easy thing to do in my head. But it's not so easy when you try it in real life.
Susane Colasanti
Image
Everyone at his table laughs. They know I can hear them. They just don't care.
Susane Colasanti
Image
If you see someone being bullied, make it stop. Why is that so hard for us to do?
Susane Colasanti
Image
When your heart is shattered into a million pieces, all you can do is try to keep holding on. You breathe. You try to fall asleep. You try to not think about him.
Susane Colasanti
Image
I'm not sure if our friendship is strong enough to survive into next year when we’re away at college. But. We know each other in a way that no one else can. We share a history that makes us permanently connected. So I have to hope for us. All I can do is hope.
Susane Colasanti
Image
I have no interest in maintaining a relationship with someone who didn’t love me enough to stick around.
Susane Colasanti