Lily's Mom: You have this light inside you that's gotten dimmer ever since the accident.
Lily: Yeah, that's what trauma DOES. There's a therapist I want to see, but I can only get to his office by car.
Lily's mom: Don't focus on the catch-twenty-twos, Lily. YOU'RE the one steering the handlebars of your life. The power to change direction is WITHIN you.
Lily: Mom, I KNOW. But every time I MENTION the obstacles I'm facing, you act like I'm being negative.
Lily's Mom: I'm sorry. Most people ruminate on their obstacles way more than they need to. I'm sensitive to it.
Lily: Yeah, well. Most people ALSO give way more unhelpful advice than anyone ever needs.