I had to get used to it because my life was no longer safe and I was no longer protected like I once was.

I tried, I really tried, to stick with it. I planned to grow old with this man and possibly die in his arms.

I was always on guard and I was always prepared for him to be upset with me. I had lived feeling uneasy and tense for so long.

Being married definitely took work. When we fought, I felt like I wanted to float away and drown, whereas before I knew I could walk away without any strings attached.

I had no intention of forsaking my wedding vows. I had strong morals and never could have imagined going against them. I was never even tempted to stray.

I didn’t want to get burned. I didn't want to be the other woman, but I wanted him with all my might.

He wanted revenge and I knew he would not stop until he got it. I had to hope he would run out of fuel.

At times, it felt so odd being with a man in such an intimate way who was not my husband.

This very easy divorce had become very difficult. I thought I was in the express lane and it was all fast tracks from there. Think again.

I was physically attacked by a woman who didn’t even know me. Yes, my boyfriend was her former husband, but she tried to ruin me.

I could only defend myself so much. It was my word against his. There was no evidence, nor was there any proof. My word meant very little.

Sometimes the only things preventing your dreams from becoming realities is the long time it is taking you to start.

Be kind to him who does not deserve your kindness.

The Bible differentiates clearly between true faith and mere religiosity.

Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down.

When an inner situation is not made conscious, it appears outside as fate.

Those who want much, are always much in need; happy the man to whom God gives with a sparing hand what is sufficient for his wants.

At a recent education summit, President Obama admitted that he can't rap. When they heard, Americans said, 'Good!'

Good thing we've still got politics in Texas - finest form of free entertainment ever invented.

I can't see myself just endlessly singing the same songs over and over again.

The world's oldest wisdom: each evil thought infuses the mind, sooner or later, with an unholy fear.