Yolanda Hadid

“I have never in my life let a man disrespect me, verbally or physically, and that will never change. I feel very strongly about this because it's something my mother instilled in me and that I have instilled in my daughters.”

“The life of any chronically ill person becomes extremely isolating.”

“I have been driven by romance my whole life because I crave the intimacy that comes with that.”

“I do have my insecurities, but I feel good in my skin, and my heart is full of love.”

“Anyone that was raised with a Germanic language will agree that our tone is strong, especially once translated into English.”

“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.”

“Every essential oil has a healing purpose, so I think it's a great gift because it's something that elevates your mood and your health.”

“As a nurturer, I have always lived my life running for others, trying to make everyone happy, even if I often overlooked my own needs. I do it because it makes me happy and fulfilled.”

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

“Fake friends believe in rumors. Real friends believe in you.”

“My favorite holiday memory is making gingerbread houses. It's something I've done with my children since they were born.”

“I have always been fascinated with romance and the fact that it is so effortless when we first fall in love but how it then becomes a conscious effort to stay creative and connected. Thats why I always say, 'Get wise: keep your romance alive.'”

“Nothing better than a good laugh and giggling over a whole bunch of nothing.”

“I believe the only thing constant in life is change. That's just the way it is, no?”

“There are many different shapes of friendships to be had.”

“I have faith that God often uses our deepest pain as the launching pad of our greatest calling.”

“Having been raised very disciplined, I had to iron for my mom every Friday afternoon after school.”

“I am extremely proud of my heritage, and I would never use being Dutch as an excuse but rather an explanation of our cultural differences.”

“Lyme disease has become a fast epidemic worldwide. I am determined to help find a cure and figure out a way to share knowledge with the millions of people struggling with this debilitating disease.”

“I used to think I had and needed so many friends to feel loved. I know now that if you have one or two, you are good. More than that, you are great.”