Attitude is everything when you’re trying to heal.

Our life doesn’t end the minute we get that diagnosis. We still have some living to do.

Domestic violence is frequently excused when alcohol and other substances are involved.

The cancer served a real purpose, making me a little bit more conscious of time.

Life’s better now. Maybe it was meant to happen for many reasons because my life in many ways is richer.

Physical aggression by a man toward his partner is abuse, even if it happens only once.

If you can stay strong for your family, you can stay strong for yourself.

Today I will surrender to things I can’t control.

Your loved ones want to give you what you need right now. Tell them!

The best revenge is creating your own happiness despite a person’s wish to take you down.

Cancer does not define who I am, although it is a significant part of me and who I am becoming.

Survivors of abuse show us the strength of their personal spirit every time they smile.

Cancer recovery is hard work. Life is hard work. And it really pays off. Hang in there.

When it comes to abuse, you believe there’s no way out. There is always help. There is always a way out.

I’m actually a survivor of throat cancer so I’m very, very careful with my voice.

You can be a victim of cancer or a survivor of cancer. It’s a mindset.

Maybe people will remember me for being a stylist, not a survivor.

Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.

A man’s dying is more his survivor’s affair than his own.