“The abuse you endured because of this statement was unwarranted and unjustified.”

“This project is important to … each and every one of us.”

“The petition stated that the records of the investigation, which includes video and audio, would cause the family “significant trauma and irreparable harm” if released.”

“Some people are cut out for other aspects of life, and I just love parenting.”

“Dad, on the eighth anniversary of your passing, I’m remembering how incredibly kind and joyful you were.”

“Our family deeply appreciates the vast ocean of love and support that has come our way.”

“This is wrong on so many levels.”

“The Miss Universe Organization is always the greatest and most innovative platform of its kind and now it will be more inclusive and welcoming to mothers and married women.”

“I’m lucky to be alive.”

 “I keep saying to myself, I wish it could be easy for me, but it’s not. I’m torn: I don’t want it to be over.”

“Eventually, I’m going to be tired of all of this, so I’m probably just going to devote most of my life to philanthropy before I peace out.”

“I don’t think she got what was going on. She said, ‘What happened? What happened?'”

“That got me to the point where I was able to accept my mom was abusive.”

“It’s not about how you look, it’s about who you are from inside and how you treat people and what you believe in.”

“I just kept thinking I will meet my husband and things will all work out.”

“​​The last few years have been a blur of emotions to say the least, but joy has filled our home and hearts again.”

“The Lord is my salvation. I will trust Him and not be afraid.”

“I’m just so blessed.”

“Congratulations to all new students starting this year. A very special place and an honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl.”

“My love for each of these women is rooted in who they are as a person — I believe everyone regardless of gender, ethnicity, beliefs or abilities is worthy of dignity, value and love.”