Once you have a child, your heart is forever outside your body. I totally understand that now.

I've realized how precious life is. When I was younger, I was more adventurous. I felt invincible. I was game for everything. As a mom, I don't want to get injured because then I can't take care of my kids.

I burnt myself out of skating. I was ready to focus on being a mom.

I feel like I missed out on the regular high school social life, but that's the way I chose to be.

As a teenager especially, I just wanted to do my thing and not be noticed.

Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support.

Every day, someone realizes a dream. I believe dreams help light our darkness and give us the push we need to move across the rink of life.