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" I have never in my life let a man disrespect me, verbally or physically, and that will never change. I feel very strongly about this because it's something my mother instilled in me and that I have instilled in my daughters. "

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" 'Through sickness and through health' sounds so simple on your wedding day, but in reality, they become significant words that are a huge responsibility and show true character to navigate. "

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" I am open and respect everyone's religious and spiritual choices because at the end of the day, in my opinion, I hope that we are all praying to the same God. "

" My life is raw, authentic, and focused on giving back to the journey God has given me; I want to leave this earth a better place with answers and education on Lyme and invisible chronic disease. "

" I believe the only thing constant in life is change. That's just the way it is, no? "

" As a nurturer, I have always lived my life running for others, trying to make everyone happy, even if I often overlooked my own needs. I do it because it makes me happy and fulfilled. "

" I believe acknowledging our own mistakes is half the problem solved. "

" At some point, you just learn to surrender to your path. "

" Trash talk is dangerous, especially when it comes from hearsay. "

" Looking good and feeling like death is a difficult combination for people to understand. "

" It's hard for me to be involved in superficial friendships with other women. "

Yolanda Hadid

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" Trash talk is poisonous and a bad habit! "

" Religion is a very sensitive subject and reason for wars all over the world. "

" I have always been fascinated with romance and the fact that it is so effortless when we first fall in love but how it then becomes a conscious effort to stay creative and connected. Thats why I always say, 'Get wise: keep your romance alive.' "

" Unfortunately but absolutely fair to all, the one thing money can't buy is health - and happiness. "

" The Lyme disease had so severely affected my brain functioning that it was extremely hard for me to think, form sentences, and stay focused. "

Yolanda Hadid

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" Becoming chronically ill has definitely given me a greater understanding of human nature, and I've learned to accept people's lack of long-term compassion for others while they live their busy lives. "

" I have worked since I was 12 years old and started providing for my family in Holland by the age of 17 - and I still do today. "

" It took me a while to learn the true meaning of patience and surrender, but I have finally accepted that healing doesn't happen on our schedule. It doesn't have a clock or a calendar. "

Yolanda Hadid

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" We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loved ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this invisible disease. "

" Even though I struggle with severe diminished brain function, I take 100 percent responsibility for every word that comes out of my mouth and gladly admit to my mistakes. "

" Since losing my health, I also feel strongly about making each new day worthwhile. "

" I have always said, '40 is the new 20,' and I truly believe that, but it for sure takes a lot of hard work, education, and discipline to keep it all together as we make our way to 50 and beyond. "

" It's sad that people forget sometimes that there is a whole legitimate world of artists and actors out there that work their entire life, every day on perfecting their craft, but yet don't get any acknowledgement for their extraordinary commitment to their profession. "

" There are many different shapes of friendships to be had. "

" I took the same pride in my dishwashing job as a child as I take in running my company today. "

" I always like to remind myself that the most honorable people of all are not those who never make mistakes, but those who admit to them when they do and then move on and do their best to right the wrongs they have made. "

" When done with heart, commitment, and integrity, every job is equally important. "

" It's interesting as a mom to reflect on your own parenting skills. The core of our beliefs may stay the same, but our perspective changes over the years and evolves with each child that comes through us. "

" I love each of my kids in unique ways and try to meet their different needs so they can thrive and be their personal best. "

" You don't really know what your children are made of until the mommy engine of the family shuts down, and they are forced to step up and become the care-takers. "