How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I'd never heard anyone else say it. Maybe the reason no one had ever said that was that I'd never told anyone. It was this awful secret me and Mom had, and I'd never trusted anyone enough to let them in on it. (10.170)
Part of what makes Bart feel so alone is that he has no one to talk to. Talking to Nola about his problems gives him near-instant perspective. Thank goodness Nola comes along, right?