“I think there are people that help you become the person that you end up being, and you can be grateful for them, even if they were never meant to be in your life forever.”

“Despite going through some dark times I’m going to remain optimistic because I know there will be better days for me.”

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.”

“How easy life is when it’s easy, and how hard when it’s hard.”

“This year I want to appreciate the quieter qualities of people. Like a person who is reliable, because you know you can always call them at odd hours. Not 4am when you’re drunk but between meetings when you need a pep talk or during a traffic jam. Or someone who is loyal. Because that kind of endurance should stand for something. Someone who is willing to stand by your side through thick and thin, who acts as your punching bag when you need it because they know life has been hard enough for you. These people don’t ask questions. They just give love.”

“Because even if you buried yourself in guilt, you can’t go back and change what happened.”

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.”