It's very difficult leaving the house anytime with my baby at home.

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

Having a child changes everything. All of a sudden you have so much to lose, so much to live for.

You survived the abuse, you’re going to survive the recovery.

They say that the average lifespan of an SVU detective is 4 years. People can't do it longer than that because it's so difficult.

Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read.

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