I knew that there was an underlying thing there that I was never really able to come face to face with. There's a part of me that wants to always protect myself because of what I had gone through. But I learned that you have to let people in. Going to the therapist kind of helped me with that.

As far as I'm concerned, my life is just beginning. It's never too late to start over, so this is what I've been doing.

I think women need to have a lobby. I feel that women need to speak out. The first time a man hits you is one too many times and you need to do something about it. That something about it is walking out that door and seeking for help and never looking back.

I can honestly say that I am happier now than I have ever been. For the first time in my life I feel free.

I realize now I didn't really want to die. I just wanted to stop the hurt and pain.

He will be beginning a brand new chapter in the Michael Jackson legend.

I love my family and I miss them very much but I'm a new person now. I know a lot of people will not agree with what I've done, but it was right for me.