I don't need to be 19 years old or starve myself for some weight or turn men's heads down that road. And thank God I finally know that.

Divorce is so common and accepted in America that beating myself up over it may sound ridiculous. But I was raised to believe that divorce wasn't an option; to me, divorce equaled failure. I wasn't able to change that equation until I found myself in the right relationship.

We sat together as a family for dinner at night. And my mother had a job. My dad had a job. But there was always a meal on the table at 6:00, you know.

I don't spend time wondering what might be next; I just focus on trying to savor every day.

I was an A student and I liked creative writing.

Songs are like movies to me, and so you put yourself in the movie. You become a character in the movie.

When you're sick, nobody takes care of you like your mom.