Nicole Vetrano

Behind every successful person is a path at least partly cemented with regret for what could have been, but ultimately never came to be because of a mistake that was made.

We need to start reminding ourselves, teaching each other, that endings are always going to happen. But that with endings come rebirths.

You’ll eventually find love that sticks, love that is mutual and promising. But take your time. Not everyone finds the love that finally feels right while they’re in their twenties.

Because love is what cements hope and passion into the space between two people, is what is able to fulfill realized expectations—ones of dedication and faithfulness and patience.

I hate to admit it, even to myself, but I miss having you around. Or, at least, I miss the idea of you.

You left the earth without your daughter; I was not there to see you off, I did not get to say goodbye.