People watch TV, and think your life perfect. I wanted to be honest and say, 'I've been through tough places and you can make it through too.'
I'm diligent about using eye drops and ointment before bed, which seems to minimize the frequency and severity of corneal abrasions. When I wake up now with an abrasion, I know I need to stay calm and effectively treat the pain. I can usually get back to sleep within a couple of hours.
My mom taught me to respect myself, and to question anyone who would ask me to sacrifice my integrity.
The news now continues all night, whether it's politicians and the president using social media, or it might be a major news outlet dropping giant stories at 9, 10 o'clock at night.
I think our greatest moments of pain can be our greatest chance to grow in our faith and to share it and hopefully bring someone else back from the brink.
I get calls, emails and get asked in the grocery store when I'm not looking that great... 'I love your hair. Where do you get it done?'
I'm pretty religious about drinking between 60-to-70 ounces of water a day. I carry a big, refillable water bottle that I try to get through at least twice a day.