To actually feel like you've done something good with your life and you're useful to others is what I was always wanting, and was always looking for.

When I was growing up I never babysat. I was considered to 'punk rock' to be trusted with kids.

We have a choice about how we take what happens to us in our life and whether or not we allow it to turn us. We can become consumed by hate and darkness, or we're able to regain our humanity somehow, or come to terms with things and learn something about ourselves.

There doesn't need to be a God for me. There's something in people that's spiritual, that's godlike. I don't feel like doing things just because people say things, but I also don't really know if it's better to just not believe in anything, either.

I think we should try to be responsible and educate ourselves. I'm simply doing that and traveling, learning first hand, and seeing first hand what's going on.

To actually feel like you've done something good with your life and you're useful to others is what I was always wanting, and was always looking for.

There is no shame in being a survivor of sexual violence. The shame is on the aggressor.