My mother is extraordinary; she's a superwoman, like so many other single mothers who are out there.

The importance of education plays a huge role.

I sat back, allowing Wes's words to sink in. Then I responded, "I guess it's hard sometimes to distinguish between second chances and last chances.

Fighting for your convictions is important. But finding peace is paramount.

The work is not simply about an occupation .. but why you are here.

I just want to do as much as I can while I can, because none of us are promised anything.

The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his.