I would never have called myself courageous, but Blake sounded so sincere that I really believed he thought that I was courageous.
“I’ve only been brave because my life has depended on it.”
I waved off his meaningful comment rather than accepting the compliment, but his brow furrowed and he shook his head slightly.
“I don’t think that’s true. I think you’re a strong person who has coped a lot better than I ever would in that situation.”
“I haven’t coped as well as you seem to think. I’ve cried myself to sleep more times than I can count and I’m constantly on edge; everything is a threat to me, now. I miss my mom and dad, I miss my sister, and I miss my dog. I would give anything to tell my family I love them one last time, and every time I see something that reminds me of them it feels
