I went through a lot of abuse and a lot of really difficult things growing up - depression, anxiety, attempted suicide.

I know some people need counseling but not everyone can afford it.

When you get knocked down you get knocked down in Round 1 of life, there's Round 2.

I think it's hard for any parent to see anything negative said or done against your child and, when you can't directly do something about it, it's hard.

Getting into my teen years, I was filled with so much shame and pain that I got really involved with drugs and alcohol. I was hanging out with the wrong people and getting involved in the wrong relationships and everything just sort of spun out of control.

My spiritual high naturally dissipated. At some point you've got to come out of the clouds and live real life. Again, it's just like falling in love. The feeling of euphoria is only temporary.

To my abusers: I forgive you.