It's Then That I Realize:

It Isn’t Right To Wish Pain On Other People Just Because They Hurt Me First.

I Look Older. Maybe It's The Short Hair Or Maybe It's Just That I Wear All That Has Happened Like A Mask. Either Way, I Always Thought I Would Be Happy When I Stopped Looking Like A Child. But All I Feel Is A Lump In My Throat. I Am No Longer The Daughter My Parents Knew. They Will Never Know Me As I Am Now.

Yes," She Says, Her Eyes Bright With Tears. "my Dear Child, You've Done So Well.

I Have Realized That Part Of Being Dauntless Is Being Willing To Make Things More Difficult For Yourself In Order To Be Self-sufficient.

I Am A Child. I Am Two Feet Tall, And Asking If She Loves Me.