There's always going to be something positive that can come out of any negative situation. — Victoria Arlen Negative Copy Share Image
When you have a spinal or brain injury, or any kind of devastating illness, you kind of fall through the cracks in… — Victoria Arlen Brain Copy Share Image
Being competitive is in my nature. I actually think being competitive saved my life. It's given me the constant drive to be… — Victoria Arlen Better 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
When I was really sick, I loved watching 'Dancing With the Stars.' — Victoria Arlen Dancing 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
'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
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
I know from my experience as a swimmer that you put in the work and practice, and come game day, your body… — Victoria Arlen Day 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
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
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 was written off as a lost cause. But I'm living proof that miracles can happen. — Victoria Arlen Cause 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
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
Winning gold and three silver medals at the Paralympic games is something I'll never forget, but I knew deep down there was… — Victoria Arlen Deep 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
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
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
When I was 11 years old, I got very sick and slipped into a vegetative state for four years and was pretty… — Victoria Arlen Four 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
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
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
I was determined to get back to my life. I had to relearn how to do everything. I had to learn how… — Victoria Arlen Everything Copy Share Image