~ "There's this idea that if you're not straight, you HAVE to tell all your family and friends immediately, like you owe it to them. But you don't. You don't have to do anything until you are ready." ~ This is so relatable. If you’re straight, nobody pressures you to reveal your relationship status or talk about who you have a crush on. But if you’re not straight and someone picks up even the smallest hint, you suddenly get pushed to explain everything. It’s just disrespectful and completely unreflected. Nobody would ever ask a straight person when they first realized they were straight. It’s just so stupid.
This book also deals with some serious topics, such as self‑harm and eating disorders. It’s heartbreaking, that people can be torn down and hurt so much, that they end up feeling they only have control over their lives when they harm themselves. The world would be a much better place if everyone were simply more understanding.
The scene with the Mona Lisa really triggered me, because Darcy is absolutely right. The painting is tiny, and yes, it has historical value. But we assign millions of dollars to a picture, to an object, while we harm people because of their love, their sexuality, their background, and so much more. Why do we live in a society where an object is given more value than a human being?
