I would say that during the time that I was 14 and pregnant - I didn't even know what pregnancy was when I got pregnant - I was trying to do everything I could to harm myself. I said to God, "God, if you want me to die, then you're going to have to kill me".

Have the boldness to tell yourself the truth - every bit of it.

When you have more respect for yourself and put yourself in a position where you feel your sense of value or worth, that's how you know you're on the right path.

For years I've advocated keeping a gratitude journal, writing down five things every day that brought pleasure and gratefulness.

I decided to be the best and the smartest.

Everybody has a story. And there's something to be learned from every experience.

That's what life is: an open door to all that is possible. And that's a powerful thing.