"Freedom was what we had. Nobody told us when to go to bed. Nobody told us to do our homework. Nobody told us we couldn't drink two six-packs of Budweiser and then throw up in the Maytag. So why did we feel so trapped? Why did it feel like I had no options in my life when it seemed that options were the only thing I did have?.....More than anything, I wanted to break free. But free from what? That was the problem. Because I didn't know what I wanted to break free from, I was stuck."
~From Running With Scissors by Augesten Burroughs
3 comments:
OMG, I've felt the same way. Awesome quote!
I just heard they're making a movie out of this book.
Frankie--
I have no idea if you know who I am or not, (I think I may have been in eighth grade when you graduated) but I am completely in love with your blog! As a players kid myself, I have to say that I've heard a ton about you, and your blog simply confirms that you must be one of the coolest people ever.
Just thought I'd take a moment to let you know how great this is to read!
--Ellie
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