I say to everybody, 'Adoption is not for the faint of heart.'

Adoption was a bumpy ride - very bumpy. But, God, was it worth the fight.

Surviving and thriving in the wake of my mothers loss, I learned to believe in God. He has a plan, if you pay attention to the signs. I am inspired by the absolute proof of miracles.

Your body is not who you are. I don't think women should label themselves based on the way they look. What about defining yourself by a different kind of measurement? What about your heart, your soul, your compassion, your generosity, your strength and your power? There are so many other things to focus on besides your waistline.

I wasn't at all trying to be skinny, My Mom is Jayne Mansfield, I'm allowed to have curves.

Becoming a parent erased many of my negative childhood feelings and filled them in with something new.

Sometimes things in life happen that allow us to understand our priorities very clearly. Ultimately you can see those as gifts.