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 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
“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
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
“No one else has the same story as you, and that's a good thing.” — Lizzie Velásquez Good thing Copy Share Image
“If you always keep your true feelings and your inner wounds to yourself, the best that can result is emotional isolation from… — Lizzie Velásquez Loneliness Copy Share Image
Fully embrace the fact that you are enough just being you. It's so important for women to champion each other instead of… — Lizzie Velasquez Believe 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
“Even if you look a little unusual, you're a member of the human race.” — Lizzie Velásquez Human race Copy Share Image
Young girls and boys from all around the world let me know their personal story, and I can feel their smile through… — Lizzie Velasquez Around the world 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
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
“We don’t have to allow ourselves to be defined by the labels imposed on us. We get to define ourselves.” — Lizzie Velásquez Define Copy Share Image
I make it a point to let myself have bad days on a regular basis. — Lizzie Velasquez Bad 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 God Copy Share Image
One thing I did was to create a Love Yourself List. I wrote down everything I like about myself, and put it… — Lizzie Velasquez Love 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
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
When I close my eyes at night I'm able to go to bed with a heart full of gratitude. When I wake… — Lizzie Velasquez Eye Copy Share Image
I feel like I've built up this persona of always being positive and always being happy, and I worried if my audience… — Lizzie Velasquez Happy 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
But I have the most incredible support system in the world. They let me have those times when I just want to… — Lizzie Velasquez Myself Copy Share Image
I could eat absolutely whatever I want, whenever I want and I won't really gain any weight. I'm going to be 25… — Lizzie Velasquez Entire life 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 your life Copy Share Image
