Some of my fans have said that because I've been able to speak about my issues, that they're not afraid to speak about theirs, which is an amazing feeling.

My stepdad provided me with an amazing childhood. I played outside like a normal kid, I rode my bike, I walked to school, but the happiest times were when I was acting.

Where I am today... I still have my ups and downs, but I take it one day at a time and I just hope that I can be the best that I can possibly be, not only for myself, but also young people that are out there today that need someone to look up to.

It's a big responsibility dating me. Because I come with a little bit of baggage, you know?

I'm honest about the journey I've been on, so I definitely don't take dating lightly anymore.

I don't think there's going to be a day when I don't think about food or my body, but I'm living with it, and I wish I could tell young girls to find their safe place and stay with it.

After hundreds of auditions and nothing, you're sitting home and wondering, 'What am I doing?'

Where I am today... I still have my ups and downs, but I take it one day at a time and I just hope that I can be the best that I can possibly be, not only for myself, but also young people that are out there today that need someone to look up to.

My sisters and my mom, those people help me get through every single day.

I pray every night before I go to sleep and every morning when I wake up.