We take food for granted, but it isn't a luxury for many people.

My future daughter is not going to go through what I did.

Hurt me to see the pain across my mothers face, every time my father's fist would put her in her place.

When my parents fought, I'd run up to my room, put on The Sound of Music, open the window and sing out. My voice was my escape. I saw it as a way out.

I got along better with the guys than with the girls. Only two girls came up to talk to me. Later I found out they were telling their boyfriends, 'If you talk to her, I'll kill you.' It's always rough with that high school thing.

I am Ecuadorian but people felt so safe passing me off as a skinny, blue-eyed white girl.

I'm comfortable with my body and it was a creative choice. I know that might make some women feel uncomfortable, but we need to stick together instead of getting angry at each other for our choices. I think women are sensual, beautiful beings, and I feel empowered when I express myself sexually.