Hadid: "I'm convinced that probably everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It's just one more reason to always try to be kind."

Hadid: "Being acknowledged and appreciated by your child and stepchild is the greatest gift for all the hard work we put in as parents."

Hadid: “Some people come into our life as a blessing, while others come into our life as a lesson, so love them for who they are instead of judging them for who they are not."

Hadid: "When done with heart, commitment, and integrity, every job is equally important."

Hadid: "My life is raw, authentic, and focused on giving back to the journey God has given me; I want to leave this earth a better place with answers and education on Lyme and invisible chronic disease."

Hadid: "I have been driven by romance my whole life because I crave the intimacy that comes with that."

Hadid: "No matter how old we are, there is nothing better then getting the approval from our parents and the sense that they are proud of our accomplishments in life."

Hadid: "I do have my insecurities, but I feel good in my skin, and my heart is full of love."

Hadid: “I am righteous and not afraid to speak my truth. My delivery might not always be as diplomatic as I would like it to be, but my words are truthful - spoken from the heart and to the point."

Hadid: "Trash talk is poisonous and a bad habit!"

Hadid: "I always like to remind myself that the most honorable people of all are not those who never make mistakes, but those who admit to them when they do and then move on and do their best to right the wrongs they have made."

Hadid: “I believe forgiveness is the best form of love in any relationship. It takes a strong person to say they're sorry and an even stronger person to forgive."

Hadid: "I will not allow anyone to shut me up or shame me into silence, and I'm not going to rot away behind closed doors."

Hadid: "I was raised to take pride in homemaking, and it's something that I always love to do. I know I share that pride with millions of other women all over the world. It's a good feeling, and it makes me happy."

Hadid: “When the chips are down, life forces you to take inventory and reevaluate the people in your life."

Hadid: “I choose to live in the present because when you suffer from chronic illness, you don't have a choice. It's day by day, one foot in front of the other. When there is a good day, you soak up that moment. Those 'good selfie' moments are captured because they're a gift."

Hadid: "Since losing my health, I also feel strongly about making each new day worthwhile."

Hadid: "Forgiveness for one's self is the only way we can keep going through life and give ourselves the best chance at being the best people we can be."

Hadid: “I have learned that friendship isn't about who you've known the longest, it's about who came and never left your side."

Hadid: "I believe the core of most of us women is very simple. We want to feel appreciated, acknowledged, and something as simple as flowers with a little note or some love letters goes a long way."

Hadid: "I'm not very diplomatic and wear my heart on my sleeve."

Hadid: "I feel that when you take the responsibility to host something, it is your job to make sure that all your guests are taken care of equally."

Hadid: "Having lost my own father at such a young age, I have a soft spot for dads in general, but especially for Guy Glanville. He is a really good man inside who loves his family but may not always be capable of showing that."

Hadid: "I believe acknowledging our own mistakes is half the problem solved."

Hadid: "Even though I struggle with severe diminished brain function, I take 100 percent responsibility for every word that comes out of my mouth and gladly admit to my mistakes."

Hadid: "I took the same pride in my dishwashing job as a child as I take in running my company today."

Hadid: “It's interesting as a mom to reflect on your own parenting skills. The core of our beliefs may stay the same, but our perspective changes over the years and evolves with each child that comes through us."

Hadid: “Looking good and feeling like death is a difficult combination for people to understand."

Hadid: “The ALS ice bucket challenge was really the most brilliant publicity stunt of 2014, and it has brought worldwide awareness for a barely-known disease."

Hadid: "There is nothing harder for me than to sit at the sideline, not being able to be productive."

Hadid: "I am open and respect everyone's religious and spiritual choices because at the end of the day, in my opinion, I hope that we are all praying to the same God."