A sliver of hope sneaks past my walls and I slam every opening shut. Emotion is evil. People who make me feel are worse. I take comfort in the stone inside me. If I don't feel, I don't hurt.
In the book "Dare You To" by Katie McGarry, the protagonist grapples with intense emotions and the vulnerability that comes with them. She expresses a desire to shut out feelings entirely, viewing them as a source of pain and discomfort. This leads her to create barriers against emotional connections, believing that remaining emotionally numb will protect her from hurt.
Despite her attempts to isolate herself, there is a hint of hope...