Charisma Carpenter

“For nearly two decades, I have held my tongue and even made excuses for certain events that traumatized me to this day.”

“Strong women are not simply born. We are forged through the challenges of life. With each challenge, we grow mentally and emotionally.”

“I think it's important to be kind to yourself. You're not going to be perfect. You're not going to be a size two all your life.”

“You have to be willing to be bad at it to get good at it.”

“Cordelia was a really fun character to play. She was snarky and witty and had a lot of great one-liners.”

“I am a survivor of a violent crime. It's not something I'm ashamed of.”

“I love the idea of a strong, confident woman.”

“I don't think I'm a follower, but I'm not a leader either. I'm sort of in the middle.”

“I think it's important to have a good sense of humor and to be able to laugh at yourself.”

“I was a cheerleader for a while, but I was never a stereotypical cheerleader.”

“I'm a big believer in therapy. I think it's a great tool for anyone.”