Every life has a purpose. Share your story and you may help someone find their own.

I met so many young girls and even older women who had literally been through so much that I couldn't even imagine. I was maybe a little more closed-minded, and I learned from them never to judge anyone.

People say sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can never hurt you, but that's not true. Words can hurt. They hurt me. Things were said to me that I still haven't forgotten.

Creativity is what helps me escape a lot of my inner demons.

If I help one person out with getting through the struggles that I've had, then I've done my job on this planet and this life.

Go where you are wanted and stray from where you aren't. Surround yourself with positive people and environments.

What, I'm supposed to succumb to your ideal image of what this is? No. I'm gonna stand above that and I'm gonna be who I am and be a rolemodel for these girls.