From “Not all birds want to fly & other short stories”

‘… My dear, not all storms are outside; some are inside. They can reach deep inside your mind and your heart, no matter where you’re hiding… But don’t be afraid of them; they’re part of life. It took me many years to see storms for what they are: they take away what is no longer needed and make space for something new… They taught me a lot about myself.’

‘But I’m not like you. What if the storms break me?’

‘They can only break you if you let them…’