Being a 13-year-old girl who is constantly picked on is unbearable. — Lizzie Velasquez Being Copy Share Image
I make it a point to let myself have bad days on a regular basis. — Lizzie Velasquez Bad Copy Share Image
“Even if you look a little unusual, you're a member of the human race.” — Lizzie Velásquez Human Copy Share Image
I weigh myself regularly and if I gain even one pound I get really excited. — Lizzie Velasquez Even Copy Share Image
“If you want to change the world, you start small, right at home.” — Lizzie Velásquez Action Copy Share Image
“Loving God and being open to him will change your life. Even the smallest step toward God will be rewarded by his… — Lizzie Velásquez Change life Copy Share Image
When I was a teenager I would look in the mirror and wish I could wash away my syndrome. I hated it… — Lizzie Velasquez Life Copy Share Image
“The truth is that there’s something unique about each and every one of us. Everyone has a superpower of one kind or… — Lizzie Velásquez Identity Copy Share Image
I believe there definitely are good things about social networking. It's a way for people to connect all around the world. — Lizzie Velasquez Around the world Copy Share Image
No matter what age you are, I think if you're a girl or a boy, you're insecure. And it's not easy. — Lizzie Velasquez Age Copy Share Image
Opportunities will always be there but the level you'd be able to fulfil those opportunities depends on you being fully present and… — Lizzie Velasquez Ability Copy Share Image
When you are tiny like me and it's hard to find clothes that fit you get really creative! I do love fashion… — Lizzie Velasquez Clothes Copy Share Image
Bullying needs to have more attention, and there needs to be more open communication in schools to make kids feel comfortable enough… — Lizzie Velasquez Attention Copy Share Image
I would encourage women to own their vulnerable moments. We're all human and we don't have it all together - that is… — Lizzie Velasquez Ask for help Copy Share Image
I can pretty much make a joke out of any situation, I'm quick on my feet and I love to laugh. I… — Lizzie Velasquez Feet Copy Share Image
I am very determined but I also have a tendency to be very stubborn. If I'm ever told I can't do something… — Lizzie Velasquez Accomplish Copy Share Image
God made me the way I am for a reason and I would never change that. I lead a normal life as… — Lizzie Velasquez Bumps in the road Copy Share Image
I credit a lot of learning to love myself to my faith, my family and my friends. Everyone needs someone you can… — Lizzie Velasquez Faith Copy Share Image
“God loves us faithfully. He loves me and he loves you just as we are, today, right now, right here, no matter… — Lizzie Velásquez Faithfully Copy Share Image
Often I'm told I'm an inspiration to people which I will forever be grateful for. But the reality is that I'm only… — Lizzie Velasquez Be grateful Copy Share Image
I eat small portions of crisps, sweets, chocolate, pizza, chicken, cake, doughnuts, ice cream, noodles and pop tarts all day long, so… — Lizzie Velasquez Anorexic Copy Share Image
“No one else has the same story as you, and that's a good thing.” — Lizzie Velásquez Good Copy Share Image
Bullying in 2015 has a whole new look. It doesn't ever end. It's 24/7. — Lizzie Velasquez Bullying Copy Share Image
Back when Myspace was around I couldn't wait to have my own account. My parents told me I could get one as… — Lizzie Velasquez Bad Copy Share Image
I feel I'm really glad I don't look like the celebrities out there who are beautiful, because there are a lot of… — Lizzie Velasquez Beautiful Copy Share Image
“The love that family members share is essential, and it’s so important to highlight it no matter what else might be happening.” — Lizzie Velásquez Family Copy Share Image
I wish we lived in a world where all kids were loved by their parents how I was and am every day. — Lizzie Velasquez Children Copy Share Image
Honestly, I had no idea I was different from other kids until I started kindergarten. To my family, I was just Lizzie. — Lizzie Velasquez Family Copy Share Image
I've met so many people who have come up to tell me their personal stories, and a lot of them express the… — Lizzie Velasquez Come Copy Share Image
Whether it's your personal life, your work life, your school life, your confidence, everything will fit once you believe in yourself. — Lizzie Velasquez Believe Copy Share Image
Beyond scheduling regular checkups with my cardiologist, there is no way to know if or when my heart condition might become critical. — Lizzie Velasquez Become Copy Share Image
People have asked me if I had a miracle or a chance to change the way I look, I honestly know I… — Lizzie Velasquez Chance Copy Share Image
I taught myself how to be a speaker on Google. I just Googled 'how to be a motivational speaker.' — Lizzie Velasquez Google Copy Share Image
You'd assume I was being bullied a tonne at school and it was horrible, but in reality, I really was getting bullied… — Lizzie Velasquez Being Copy Share Image
My parents gave me an incredible foundation and a strong faith in who I am. They loved me in the face of… — Lizzie Velasquez Face Copy Share Image
I was actually so small that my baby clothes were actually doll clothes from Toys 'R' Us because that's all that would… — Lizzie Velasquez Baby Copy Share Image
I experienced bullying as early as the first day of kindergarten and there were times where I wish could escape out of… — Lizzie Velasquez Body Copy Share Image