Clergyman's

It’s not about how strong you were back then, it is about how strong you are right here right now.
- Lauren Manning

I was asked by thousands of people if I was going to write a book. A lot of them had shared in my story, and in ways I don't quite understand, they had found it helpful.
- Lauren Manning

I was asked by thousands of people if I was going to write a book. A lot of them had shared in my story, and in ways I don't quite understand, they had found it helpful.
- Lauren Manning

For years I've been privileged to receive words of thanks and encouragement from people all over the world, often simply asking how I'm doing. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to share my story in the hope it will continue to resonate with people facing challenges in their own lives.
- Lauren Manning

All of us have been wounded in some way, whether by violence, disease or other personal tragedy. But though we can never pretend we have not been touched by adversity, we can refuse to be held by it.
- Lauren Manning

Every day you have a choice. Make it count.
- Lauren Manning

It’s my reality, I put a Band-Aid on it and I move on.
- Lauren Manning