I spent so much of my life shut down from the abuse of my childhood. I didn't have friends and I didn't have connections with people.

When I am around someone who is a joy stealer, I say to myself, I only have to deal with you for an hour. That person has to deal with thinking that way every moment of their lives.

I was sexually abused by my step father for years and years, and that caused scars you can't see. And we know many people have the kind of scars you can't see.

My definition of confidence is how you feel about yourself, and not letting the external world define you.

God has joy for you right now.

You can't have real and authentic friendships unless you honor your feelings.

People are going through tough times. I want to say to them, "Live your joy." I know I can tell them that because I went through a lot of hard times. I had a choice of either succumbing to the hard times or figuring it out.