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- Sep 2015
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And then I weaken and say what I really want: for her to go to sleep and not wake up, just slip out of her skin and into the other world.
This seemed like it was a really hard thing for the main character to say. She loved this dog and did not want to let her go. But in reality, she knew it would be best to put her out of her misery, and to move on in her life.
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No matter how much you miss them. They never come back once they’re gone.
This was a great metaphor the author used. She was describing her squirrels that once were in her spare bedroom, but you could tell the hidden meaning behind it. She was referring to her friends that were shot and killed.
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In a few hours the world will resume itself, but for now we’re in a pocket of silence.
This is a powerful statement. It is a good reminder for everyone to take a break from life and relax.
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