Standing up for yourself is about more than flinging barbed-wire insults around. Its about picking your battles, knowing when to fight, knowing exactly what and who is worth fighting for.

When you share feelings with someone, or secrets, it adds a layer of complexity to even the simplest things.

Nothing stings quite like an unanswered text message.

Who would vandalize a doghouse? I ask."Cats?" Bee suggests.

But if you want him, you might have to fight for him." I let my head fall to the tabletop. "For the love of all that is dead and Chinese, please, no more fighting. This army needs a break.

Give me the facts and I will determine my own truths.

Children act on the words they hear.May your words be gracious to the hearing of children.May your words inspire and challenge children to fulfill their true potential.

I find that is the best way to write during emotional scenes...put yourself and your emotions in every single word.-Nina Jean Slack

I know that you always take around because you talk so much, but I like to always know what's happening in your world.

So the major obstacle to the development of new supplies is not geology but what happens above ground: international affairs, politics, investment and technology.

Why should I be sober when God is so clearly dusted out his mind?

I understand it. People are very willing to say things about me, to make accusations about me that are - I don't get upset about them anymore, but they are very regrettable.

As a lifelong practitioner of martial arts, I'm trained to remain calm in the face of adversity and danger.

Democracy means not "I am as good as you are" but "You are as good as I am.".

You just need that opening, that moment, when you finally decide to give yourself permission to change.