The decisions that we write off as momentary, insignificant, incidental, everyday encounters are exactly when we have a chance to define ourselves. To find beauty. To engage the world around us. To create memories.

I'm really clear about my priority in life-it's being a mom.

Patience is the only way you can endure the gray periods.

Tired people aren't witty

I am all about health and to me size is not what defines your health.

My parents are really well intended, and I think their way of dealing with things is denial and guilt. Nobody wanted to talk about it. But all I did was blame myself.

They are safe but they are not in their homes. They are city-less. I think it's just a disaster for everyone.