Quotes About Support

Because these parents so often behave like helpless or irresponsible children, their adult children feel protective. They jump to their parents' defense, like a crime victim apologizing for the perpetrator.

The family put on an "everything is fine" face to the outside world. They were united by their need to deal with their common enemy. The secret became the glue that kept the tortured family intact.

Recognizing a problem and seeking help is a sign not only of health but of courage.

I estimate the number [of incest victims] to be somewhere between ten and twenty million Americans...

I know you think I am a bad boy, a bad dog, Bang-Bang told him with a pointed stare. He placed his paw in his Tall One's hand. But know that I am with you. That I will not leave you.

In my absence, who would cherish Molly and Simone with my ferocity and unconditional adoration of who they are, no matter what they do or become? Who would be their biggest fan?

If you are alive and conscious, you are probably codependent.

Fucking Hallmark never wrote anything for how I felt then. When Metallica and the rest of the metal community pitched in to pay for Acrassicauda, the Iraqi heavy metal band, to move to the US is the only thing that comes close. And maybe the late-breaking success of Anvil. I had a toasty heart, especially after I got called back to pick up first prize for Miss Frizz. Ah, never mind. You know what I'm saying.

that you never let a client leave your office if you have any sense that she may do herself, or someone else, harm.

Why would men want to do without women? We adore women." "Because they serve you," she grumbled. "No.Because they complement us. And I mean complement with an e,not an i. Women are our other halves. Men need women.

I'm not sure you need protecting. Everyone needs protecting now and then.

Love is the only thing that makes us strong. It's all that matters in the end. Who we love and who loves us." He

If you get into trouble, give a shout." "We'll be fine," Gladys said. Famous last words, Zane thought.

Reilly won't have a problem taking us in?" she asked. He shook his head. "This is Fool's Gold. We look out for each other." His mouth curved in a smile. "I may be forced to bunk down in the barn, but you'll all be treated like honored guests.

I suppose I'm saying that loving someone should be a positive experience for both parties. That being around the person you love shouldn't make your life worse. That when you're with that person, you are seeking to be better than you would be without him.

Nicole wanted to slap herself. She was supposed to be helping her friend, not making things worse. "I'm sorry," she murmured. "I'm not helping.

Nicole wanted to slap herself. She was supposed to be helping her friend, not making things worse. "I'm sorry," she murmured. "I'm not helping." "You're wrong.

She'd often thought that was what a good marriage would mean. Sometimes she would take on all the burdens, and sometimes her husband would. Most of the time they would share them.

valuable. We have to take care of them.

The person you love is supposed to be the one place where you can relax. Where you can completely be yourself without being judged or pressured. Loving someone, committing to someone, means giving them a break, taking care of them more than they take care of you because if both people are doing that, then it's marriage at its best.

Brides tended to travel in packs.

She thought about how she felt when she was around him and how he'd always been the best man she'd ever known. She thought about his kindness and thoughtfulness, how he made her laugh and how she knew, when something bad happened, that he would be there. She thought about how she wanted to take care of him and be there for him, so he would know, no matter what, that she had his back.

Do you think age matters when it comes to friendship?

People should be together, preferably surrounded by those they loved.