Quote by Sarah Dessen

The truth was I knew, after all those flat January days, that I deserved better. I deserved I love yous and kiwi fruits and warriors coming to my door, besotted with love. I deserved pictures of my face in a thousand expressions, and the warmth of a baby's kick beneath my hand. I deserved to grow, and to change, to become all the girls I could be over the course of my life, each one better than the last.

The truth was I knew, after all those flat January days, tha

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This quote encapsulates a sense of self-awareness and self-worth. The speaker recognizes that they deserve more in life, yearning for love, joy, and exciting experiences. They long for genuine affection, vibrant moments captured in photos, and the beauty of nurturing life. There is a deep longing for personal growth and evolution, for embracing the multitude of possibilities that life offers. Ultimately, the quote expresses a powerful desire to be cherished, to thrive, and to excel in becoming the best version of oneself.

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