For many years, I shut down that place inside myself that needed to rage, cry, ask questions and basically just express herself. I made a conscious choice when I put (the song) 'Me and a Gun' on the record not to stay a victim anymore.

Not being afraid to make changes is a valuable tool - knowing you can change back.

Take a different route to the coffee shop to see what you can see and hear. When we get in a routine, we can become zombie-like and shut down. It's about discipline. You have to push yourself.

I'm the thing that fundamentalist Christians cringe over.

I've been raising up my hands drive another nail in just what God needs one more victim

My childhood was extreme.

You have to really respect your path, or you will lose your mind.