The message I got from my father was that life is hard, but you just don't quit. I am grateful that I didn't let fear get the best of me. It only holds you back from possibilities and greatness. You've got to kick fear to the side, because the payoff is huge.

We're all connected. Helping another woman is helping yourself, your mother, your sister, your children.

My weekends are extremely precious.

Losing my mother at such an early age is the scar of my soul. But I feel like it ultimately made me into the person I am today; I understand the journey of life. I had to go through what I did to be here.

I want to be a fun mom. Not a gasping for air mom.

Criminals are just regular people who didn’t have time to read all the laws.

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