"Losing my mother at such an early age is the scar of my soul. But I feel like it ultimately made me into the person I am today. I understand the journey of life. I had to go through what I did to be here."
- Mariska Hargitay
Personal Growth
"I say to everybody, ‘Adoption is not for the faint of heart.’"
- Mariska Hargitay
Courage
"Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway."
- Mariska Hargitay
Courage
"Adoption was a bumpy ride – very bumpy. But, God, was it worth the fight."
- Mariska Hargitay
Resilience
"Just smiling at someone walking down the street can make the person’s day. It’s all about paying it forward."
- Mariska Hargitay
Generosity
"When trust is betrayed, dreams shattered, hearts broken and broken again, when we want justice and need mercy, when our fists clench and our tears flow, when we need to know what to hold onto and what to let go of, we can always remember Him. Life is not as cruel as it can sometimes seem. His infinite compassion can help us find our way, truth, and life [see John 14:6]."
- Elder Gerrit W. Gong
Healing
"This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life."
Healing
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Healing
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Healing
"Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things. It just means you have to accept what’s happened and continue living."
- Erza Scarlet
Healing