When my mother makes out her income tax return every year, under occupation she writes, eroding my daughter's self-esteem.

I was brought up with the 3 Ds: Determination, Discipline and Da Lord.

I've taken my cue from people here and from viewers, especially survivors-who said, 'When it's time to literally flip your wig, you'll know.'

We are all a little bit stronger than we think we are.

Life is not so much what you accomplish as what you overcome.

I have never been happier or healthier than I am right now.

I am stronger than I thought I was. My favorite phrase has been 'This too shall pass.' I now understand it really well.