In 'Growing Stronger,' I expose my most painful moments and open my heart, thoughts and person, so that my experiences can inspire alleviation, consolation and decisiveness.

'Growing Stronger' emerged from a need to relate my life experiences as well as my constant struggle to prevail each day, and as a reminder to myself of the importance of never giving up.

The darkest experiences in a human being's life allow that person to either go deeper and stay depressed or get the strength to stand up stronger than ever, and that's my case.

One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared.

I think my life in general, like that of any human being, has highs and lows, has moments of great light and moments of great darkness.

Neglect is a major reason for some of the most painful experiences we suffer in life.