Inspirational

"Perfectionism and pride aren't just reserved for the retouched photos. They take root in the heart and can mask themselves in all sorts of ways."

9 months had gone by since she lost her baby boy. Something in her just couldn’t get rid of the one thing that reminded her most of the son she’d lost.

“Ultimately, I believe that suffering leads to salvation. In fact, it’s the only way.”

“The director of the shoot took a quick look at me and said, ‘Nope this girl does not have the face to pull off a no makeup shoot.’”

"They showed up not knowing much about autism..."

“I sobbed. I sobbed like a baby, like a broken little girl..."

“At that point, my whole world fell apart.”

"He didn’t seem phased. He acted like he owned me. Like I was just a body with no voice, no say, no feelings. He didn’t seem at all concerned with my anger and disgust with him. He had no fear as he arrogantly and very calmly said, 'You’re enjoying it. You know you are.'"