I completely admire my mother for raising a child with cerebral palsy at home.
I learnt early to have little expectation so I protected myself from ever feeling greatly disappointed.
I believe in reincarnation of the soul.
Finding out I was pretty was a very nice realisation.
I live a very different life now, with incredible privileges, but looking back I realise that growing up in Russia gave me tools that other people don't necessarily have - such as the will to push that bit further, to make things happen, to succeed.
Keeping up with everything I do requires some sacrifices, but once and a while I need to take some time to myself.