I was worried about my mom more than I was worried about the president. And then I was worried about the president, and then I was worried about myself.
Monica LewinskyI was Patient Zero. The first person to have their reputation completely destroyed worldwide via the Internet.
Monica LewinskyI, myself, deeply regret what happened between me and President Clinton. Let me say it again: I. Myself. Deeply. Regret. What. Happened.
Monica LewinskyTry and have neutral compassion toward the perpetrator. Step outside the sting of the incident and realize that this person is trying to erase their own inadequacy or unhappiness by transferring it to you. It won't make the incident go away, but it's one thing you can do to reduce the pain.
Monica Lewinsky