So many people grew up with challenges, as I did. There weren't always happy things happening to me or around me. But when you look at the core of goodness within yourself - at the optimism and hope - you realize it comes from the environment you grew up in.


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SONIA CHOQUETTE
I knew Terry never stays out all night.
SONIA MACK
I was up all night. I had just lay down and closed my eyes.
SONIA MACK
If there are long-term needs, then those long-term needs should be filled with long-term workers.
SONIA RAMIREZ
Nothing is more egregious than greedy politicians.
SONIA RUMZI
I had people saying 'it's all in your head'. Do you honestly think I want to feel this way?
SONIA ESTRADA
Stress has become more commonplace and accepted in our everyday lives. Many studies show the negativ...
SONIA J. LUPIEN