Anorexia was there for me before I got into modeling, but because of the arena and the demands, the disease really got out of control for me. It's like being an alcoholic and going and being a bartender.

Being born and raised as a Californian, I somewhat ignorantly had taken for granted the diversity and liberal mindset that shaped my childhood and adult life.

There comes a moment as a parent when you realize you will no longer be the center of your child's universe.

When you become a parent, it's not all about you anymore.

Many women who have anorexia put their hearts in a compromised situation.

In the past, I often found that when I reached out for a fast cure it led me down a slippery slope of more medications, hopeful dependence on the next prescription and ultimately a much longer drawn-out illness.

I delight in my family obligations, but they leave little time for breaks let alone quick trips across the country.