When I was really sick, I loved watching 'Dancing With the Stars.' — Victoria Arlen Dancing Copy Share Image
It's actually more work for me to not smile than to smile. — Victoria Arlen Actually Copy Share Image
At some points, hope was the only thing I had. When I began my journey toward walking again, I clung to hope… — Victoria Arlen Hope Copy Share Image
I have these big brown eyes, so ever since I was a baby, you could tell what I was feeling and thinking… — Victoria Arlen Baby Copy Share Image
I'm an athlete, I'm a competitor, so whenever you have a loss, you feel it in your heart. — Victoria Arlen Athlete Copy Share Image
It's such a tremendous honor to redefine what is possible and inspire people. I just want to do that as long as… — Victoria Arlen Honor Copy Share Image
I want the other Victorias out there, the people that are suffering or going through something, to keep fighting. — Victoria Arlen Fighting Copy Share Image
We're a huge hockey family. I took to it really quickly, and I was in love with it. — Victoria Arlen Family Copy Share Image
There's always going to be something positive that can come out of any negative situation. — Victoria Arlen Negative Copy Share Image
My hope is to be the first disabled swimmer on an able-bodied team at the Y Nationals. — Victoria Arlen Be the first Copy Share Image
Growing up, I was a water baby. We lived near a lake, had a pool in our backyard, and as soon as… — Victoria Arlen Enough Copy Share Image
Each of us can provide a positive example to others in our lives, and that's powerful. When I visit those with difficult… — Victoria Arlen Best Copy Share Image
I will use my voice to change the world, spreading hope, spreading love, and spreading life, 'cause the world needs that. That's… — Victoria Arlen Change Copy Share Image
When I was 11 years old, I got very sick and slipped into a vegetative state for four years and was pretty… — Victoria Arlen Asthma Copy Share Image
It's been a reality check that my muscles are still really affected by my spinal cord injury, but it's also been super… — Victoria Arlen Capable Copy Share Image
The climb might be tough and challenging,but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can't… — Victoria Arlen Climb Copy Share Image
A disability can be anything that you are insecure about, and I teach people that when challenges come your way, you need… — Victoria Arlen Challenges Copy Share Image
'Good Life' was my gold-medal song and is what I sing when I need to get focused and keep calm. It also… — Victoria Arlen Calm Copy Share Image
I'm honored to be a part of the #ShowEm campaign because it recognizes the importance of who we are at our core… — Victoria Arlen Face Copy Share Image
I think there's a lot of people going through different things where you feel like your whole world's imploded, and you feel… — Victoria Arlen Dance Copy Share Image
It's important to believe in yourself and the beauty of your dreams and to not let anyone tell you different. — Victoria Arlen Beauty Copy Share Image
I was determined to get back to my life. I had to relearn how to do everything. I had to learn how… — Victoria Arlen Determined Copy Share Image
There's nothing greater than just having people that pick you up when you get knocked down. — Victoria Arlen Down Copy Share Image
My swim coach was very tough on me, and I respond well to that training... being pushed to my limit. — Victoria Arlen Being Copy Share Image
I thought my sports career was over once I got into a wheelchair. That was the hardest reality I had to face. — Victoria Arlen Career Copy Share Image
The traditional tango is really staccato, but with the Argentine tango, you have to be really sexy and saucy. — Victoria Arlen Dance Copy Share Image
I was written off as a lost cause. But I'm living proof that miracles can happen. — Victoria Arlen Cause Copy Share Image
While paralyzed, I won a gold and three silver medals as a competitive swimmer. — Victoria Arlen Gold Copy Share Image
I'm a firm believer that every morning brings a new opportunity for me to conquer the day. — Victoria Arlen Conquer Copy Share Image
The big thing for me is just continuing to be a beacon of hope. And showing people that nothing is impossible. — Victoria Arlen Big Copy Share Image
If mornings aren't your thing right now, try making yourself do a happy dance after you get out of bed. It helps… — Victoria Arlen Dance Copy Share Image
When my doctors said I would never walk, I didn't believe them. I knew I wasn't meant to spend my life in… — Victoria Arlen Believe Copy Share Image
The moment when you feel like giving up is right before your breakthrough. — Victoria Arlen Breakthrough Copy Share Image
We all have challenges. We have to face them, embrace them, defy them, and conquer them. — Victoria Arlen Challenges Copy Share Image
I was told it couldn't be done. My dream was impossible. But on March 3, 2016, after spending 10 years in a… — Victoria Arlen Done Copy Share Image
