The Girl Who Could See Quotes

“Today I am not the girl who's parents didn't love her. Or the women who's crazy. Or the aunt who can't keep a job.
I am the girl who can see what no one else can.
I matter, At least this once.”
― Kara Swanson, The Girl Who Could See

“Why would you give up your life from a world that doesn't even believe you exist?'
A cough wracks his body, but his grip on me remains strong.
'Because I believe everyone should have the chance to live.”
― Kara Swanson, The Girl Who Could See

“What makes you different, makes you exceptional, Fern.”
― Kara Swanson, The Girl Who Could See

“I shake my head and rub the bridge of my nose. "There's a whole lot more at stake here than just my happiness, so I'll let the doctors do whatever tests they want and answer any questions they have. But after that we save the world. And then we move on, okay?”
― Kara Swanson, The Girl Who Could See

“
I hold my breath, not wanting the words to ring as true as they do.

He pauses, letting those three words wash over me, fill my mind, and chase away the screams.

.... 'If I'm not broken, then what am I?'
Tristan's voice softens. ”
― Kara Swanson, The Girl Who Could See

“Those men tried to take away your ability to live. Even after you escaped. Your shrink, the people at your school, your family... everyone has been telling you you're broken and can't be fixed.'
I hold my breath, not wanting the words to ring as true as they do.
'But they're wrong.'
He pauses, letting those three words wash over me, fill my mind, and chase away the screams.
'What makes you different, makes you exceptional, Fern.'
... 'If I'm not broken, then what am I?'
Tristan's voice softens. 'You're the only one on this planet who is truly whole.”
― Kara Swanson, The Girl Who Could See

“Seeing Tristan had never been the nightmare. My desire to be' normal' was - to become something I was never meant to be. Safe and complacent. To survive, but not to live.
'There's so much more than that.”
― Kara Swanson, The Girl Who Could See